Pit Pony (1997)
- Directed by
- Eric Till
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Canada
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 8.3 of 10 from 3 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A young boy works with a pony in a coal mining town in Nova Scotia in the early 1900s. He forms a strong bond with the animal as he navigates the harsh realities of life underground and the hopes for a better future.
heartfeltgentlebittersweetearnestslow-pacednostalgicfamily-centeredpoignant
What happens
Pit Pony is a 1997 television film directed by Eric Till. It was Elliot Page's debut role; Page was scouted for it by John Dunsworth, who also had a small role in the film. The film was based on the novel Pit Pony by Joyce Barkhouse. It was nominated for numerous Gemini Awards in 1997. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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