Before the Streets
2016, French. Directed by Chloé Leriche.
Menacing smoke rises over the forests of Manawan. Shawnouk has lost touch with the traditions of the Atikamekw people, and he struggles with daily life on the reservation. His mother's boyfriend is a policeman, and though he means well, Shawnouk won't accept him as part of the family. There's so much missing in his life. One night, Shawnouk gets involved in a break-in. When the home-owner turns up, Shawnouk pushes himself between the man and the gun. In the end, he is the one with blood on his hands. He goes into hiding in the vast forests of Québec. In the search for his roots, he faces regret, pain and anger. Fire and smoke, the ancient trees, and the music of his ancestors help Shawnouk to face his biggest challenge: the confrontation with himself.
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- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- French
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- Released
- 18 February 2016
- Original title
- Avant les rues
- Country
- Canada
- Written by
- Chloé Leriche
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Before the Streets runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Before the Streets isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 February 2016. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Before the Streets, try Hounddog, The Safety of Objects, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Before the Streets?
Before the Streets (2016) was directed by Chloé Leriche and stars Rykko Bellemare, Jacques Newashish, Kwena Bellemare Boivin.