Monica's News
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| Released: | Wolfville |
| Director: | Pamela Gallant |
| Producer: | Terry Greenlaw |
| Studio: | Picture Plant |
| Cast: | Allegra Fulton, Polly Gallant-Mclean, Elisa Paszt, Kevin Kincaid, James Gilbert, Jessica Gallant |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Length: | 85 minutes |
Monica's News Synopsis
It's 1974, the year before International Women's Year, and in the outlying Nova Scotia village of Millman, most continue to live their lives defined by tradition. But gutsy and idealistic nine-year-old Casey Richards (Polly Gallant-McLean) isn't one of them. She wants the same rights and privileges as her older brother. She wants a bike with gears, and she's willing to do what it takes to earn the money to buy one.
While Casey discovers income and independence with her new paper route, she also witnesses a traumatic event. Her teenage cousin and idol, charismatic Monica (Elisa Paszt), rebels against her religious father Chester, and he beats her, mercilessly. When Monica later goes missing, and then tragically, her lifeless body is discovered in the river, Casey is devastated. Some villagers believe Monica accidentally drowned, while others believe the teenager she was dating murdered her. But Casey knows the truth. Months later, Casey finds an unlikely ally and while the mysteries surrounding Monica's death have quieted, Casey refuses to forget.