Nickel Updated on May 21, 2024

The King Tide

DIRECTOR: Christian Sparkes • Canada • 103 minutes

An idyllic island village devolves into civil war when a child with mysterious powers washes ashore. Newfoundland Director Christian Sparkes builds a world that feels like a modern fairytale, blending supernatural elements with the difficult politics of isolated communities, all set against the stunning backdrop of coastal Newfoundland.

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