A film directed by Guy Maddin 1988 - 72 minutes - Black & White - Mono - 1.37
SYNOPSIS
While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told a tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar the Lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the angelic Snjofridur in a Gimli of old.
MAIN CAST
Kyle McCulloch Michael Gottli Angela Heck Margaret Anne MacLeod Heather Neale David Neale Don Hewak Ronald Eyolfson Chris Johnson Donna Szöke Tiffany Taylor Linda Schinkel Jeff Solylo Randy Kray George Toles
Einar the Lonely / Minstrel Gunnar Snjófridur Amma Granddaughter Grandson John Ramsay Pastor Osbaldison / Patient Lord Dufferin Fish Princess Gunnar's Strolling Companion / ... Dying Mother Angry Husband Angel Angel With Mustache
ALSO KNOWN AS
Gimli Saga (inc) Pestilence (inc)
RELEASE DATES
Canada Release Date: April 15, 1988
PRODUCTION
Extra Large Productions The Canada Manitoba Cultural Industries ... Winnipeg Film Group