A Passage to Ottawa

2001
PG
1h 30m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

114

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Omi, 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... Read allOmi, 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... Read allOmi, 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... Read all

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

114

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 5 wins & 5 nominations total

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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.

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.

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.

10lola_32f

A Heartwarming, moving film!

It was a pleasure watching this charming and heartwarming film. I went to see it without really knowing anything about it and found myself falling in love with the movie from the very beginning. It has such a simple yet emotionally satisfying premise - a young boy searching for a hero to save his dying mother. The young actor made all the difference. Besides his personal charisma and cuteness he also happens to be a real natural, effortlessly performing in from of a camera. This goes for the rest of the cast too. It's just amazing how such a small film with unknown cast and crew can create such a beautiful movie.

A gem of a film!

mrchaos33

Good family film

A rarity among independent films, Passage To Ottawa is a family drama, suitable for kids and engaging enough to keep adults interested. Omi (Nabil Mehta) is a seven-year old East Indian boy sent to live with relatives in Ottawa when his mother falls ill. He believes he is on a quest to find a super-hero who will save his mother. Roland, (Jim Codrington) the captain of a local tour boat seems to fit the bill. The two form an emotional connection, as Roland begins a romance with Safia, (Amy Sobol) Omi's lively cousin. Nice naturalistic performances from a mixed cast of amateurs and professionals coupled with sure handed direction from India-born, Russian trained, Canadian resident Gaurav Seth add up to a sweet family movie, that champions the virtues of multi-culturalism. Recommended.

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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.