Going Inland

For the Igloolik Inuit, summer is the time of Nunaqpa, 'going inland,' that is, hunting for caribou to get sufficient meat provisions for the cold winter ahead. During a summer in the 1930s, two Igloolik families go hunting, while an old couple awaits their return.

Directed by Zacharias Kunuk, Going Inland leans on a strong ensemble — David Aqqiaruq, Pauloosie Qulitalik, Titus Ujarashuk — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1991.