In the quiet, haunting landscapes where memory and reality intertwine, pîķîwî follows a Two-Spirit Métis person on a deeply personal and transformative journey of healing. Set in the fractured spaces of trauma and resilience, the film explores the nuanced process of self-discovery and reclaiming one’s identity in the aftermath of violence.
pîķîwî presents the tender meditation of a Survivor returning not only to a physical place, but to a spiritual self. The path through swirling visions, fragmented memories, and moments of raw vulnerability echoes the complexities of rebuilding a world shattered by the echoes of past trauma.
Through evocative animation and tender imagery, the film captures the intimate process of healing, honoring, and embracing one’s true self—moving beyond the pain toward a radical place of self-love, joy, and resurgence.