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Director Darrell Dennis
Canada 2025 92 mins
Love + Identity + Tradition

In Sweet Summer Pow Wow, Darrell Dennis offers a deeply personal exploration of love, identity, and tradition. This world premiere at the Victoria Film Festival follows Jesse, a young man who returns to his childhood home to attend his community’s annual powwow. As he reconnects with his family and heritage, Jesse also reignites a romantic relationship with Maria, his childhood sweetheart. The romance, once simple and joyful, now faces the complexities of time and distance, as both characters wrestle with the pain of past decisions and the weight of cultural expectations.

Director Dennis (The Great Salish Heist, 2023), known for his insightful storytelling that highlights Indigenous identity and culture, brings a unique blend of tenderness and tension to this narrative. His direction navigates the delicate balance between personal desires and the collective responsibilities of family and community. As the powwow approaches, Jesse’s journey becomes one of self-discovery, where the emotional pull of his past collides with his present, forcing him to question what he truly wants from love and life. The film beautifully captures the intersection of tradition and modernity, illustrating how both can shape and challenge our most intimate relationships.