A Passage to Ottawa

2001
PG
1h 30min

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6,1/10

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueOmi, a seven-year old East Indian boy is sent to Ottawa to live with his uncle due to his mother's illness back home. He has no father and unaware that his mother is likely to die, Omi belie... Tout lireOmi, a seven-year old East Indian boy is sent to Ottawa to live with his uncle due to his mother's illness back home. He has no father and unaware that his mother is likely to die, Omi believes that he is on a mission to find a hero to take back to India to save her. Omi connects... Tout lireOmi, a seven-year old East Indian boy is sent to Ottawa to live with his uncle due to his mother's illness back home. He has no father and unaware that his mother is likely to die, Omi believes that he is on a mission to find a hero to take back to India to save her. Omi connects emotionally with Roland, the captain of a local tour boat who in turn begins a romance wi... Tout lire

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5barlenon

A pleasant but unremarkable family film.

"Passage to Ottawa" has appealing moments and some touching scenes which are effective, but ultimately the film is not compelling enough to warrant a recommendation. Characters seem real and well acted and dialog is mostly believable. But the plot itself is only mildly interesting and the pace is a little slow at times.

I went to the movie because of my familiarity with its improbable setting in very banal city of Ottawa. On one hand, I was sort of pleased at the number of local references and that the movie succeeded in presenting an honest portrayal of the city's (lack of) character. On the other hand, perhaps this setting in the world's center of boredom dragged the film down and a more interesting location could have provided impetus for diverting action.

10TOfem29

very moving

I had not heard of this film and had no idea what to expect from it but when I saw it I was overwhelmed. It is a very sweet and very moving film which speaks to you on so many levels. The kid who plays the lead role is a real natural.

7Tom Murray

A seven-year-old boy is sent from India to live with an Uncle in Ottawa.

A seven-year-old boy, Omi is sent from India to live with an Uncle in Ottawa. Nobody is told that his mother is dying. The teenage daughter of the family, Safia is given the task of watching over Omi. On one of their outings, Amy meets a black man, Roland, who is a tour guide in his thirties, and they become romantically involved. Omi is convinced that Roland is a superhero, who will save his mother and bring her to Ottawa, so he assists with their clandestine meetings.

The acting is in the low-key, naturalistic, Canadian style, which keeps a very light mood to the drama. The characters are interesting and endearing but are not fully developed. The film is quite enjoyable but not memorable.

9shannons4

a beautiful story

I was lucky enough to attend the premiere of this film. I went to the screening with no expectations and was thrilled by my viewing experience. Passage to Ottawa is a beautiful story about multiculturalism, love and the search for a hero. This film also challenges the typical stereotypes of what a hero is. This film is also a wonderful aesthetic journey full of vibrant colours and characters. Warning: you may want to have some orange crush on hand. I left this film craving a glass.

9marion-82

great cinematography. I recommend this film for families and the young at heart.

The cinematography on this film is outstanding; it really showcases Ottawa beautifully. The director was excellent. Although the female lead actor was not always believable, most of the other actors were. The plot of this film was a balance between the predictable and the unexpected. The ending is great. All in all, I was very impressed with this low-budget Canadian-made film. The producers should applaud themselves. You do us Canadians proud. We need more good Canadian films.

The leading boy in the film was great -- very cute, adorable, and a good actor too. The plot had interesting undertones and provided a glimpse into new Canadians' lives.

I would recommend it for families, the young and the young at heart. Go with minimal expectations and you will be delightfully surprised.

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Roland: So, you're Indian?
Safia: Do I look Indian?
Roland: Well, the shop...
Safia: Oh, yeah. Well, my father is Indian and my mother is from here. So I'm mixed up.