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  • Northern Town (2006– )
  • TV Series | 22 min | Comedy
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Northern Town (2006– )
TV Series | 22 min | Comedy

During a cold spell in mid-January, near a small town in northern Canada, a meteorite flashes across the sky, explodes in the atmosphere, and falls onto the ice of a nearby lake. The event is witnessed by numerous residents in and around ...See moreDuring a cold spell in mid-January, near a small town in northern Canada, a meteorite flashes across the sky, explodes in the atmosphere, and falls onto the ice of a nearby lake. The event is witnessed by numerous residents in and around the community, including Brian. Brian has had a bad day, and is inspired by this paranormal happening. He sets out to find the meteorite. Heinz his employer, personal critic, and dubious source of expert information can say nothing to deter him. With the help of Ivison, Brian compiles an aural ethnography of sightings and anecdotal descriptions of the event from the people he talks with. The question "where were you when the meteorite landed?" introduces a device for point of view flashbacks - same event, different point of view - and allows for a thread of humour in which different people recall events differently. This episodic semi-anthology of characters intersecting with our hero's quest allows for storytelling, an all important tradition in the north. As it turns out, it is not hard data, but rather Brian's good nature and good luck that eventually brings him closer to his goal. Things become more complicated when Brian finds himself in a race against time when two mysterious strangers arrive in town, also looking for whatever it was that fell from the sky that night. Georgee, Brian's childhood friend, lends a hand during the curling competition, and then asks Brian to return the favour and assist in carrying out a family commitment. And then there's Mona, the beautiful wildlife officer who thinks often thinks she's a cop and also thinks she should have Brian's attention. The series highlights a multiplicity of colourful lifestyles and the eclectic nature of life in a small northern town. Imbued with gold rush metaphors, the story provides a pointed commentary on the impact of greed, ambition, and good luck. But mostly it is about possibilities and the potential of the individual. Ultimately, it is Brian's journey that is important. It is his quest, and the stories that he uncovers along the way that become our primary focus. Written by Avi Federgreen See less
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Updated Jul 24, 2006

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Jul 24, 2006 (Canada)

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33 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Luke Kirby
Brian Brian   See fewer
Nathaniel Arcand
Georgee Georgee   See fewer
Brian Fidler
Stevie Stevie   See fewer
Chief Leonard George
Grampa Issac Grampa Issac   See fewer
David Fox
Ivison Ivison   See fewer
John Cassini
Meadows Meadows   See fewer
Taku Kawai
Hatse Hatse   See fewer
Bronwyn Jones
German First A.D. German First A.D.   See fewer
Eric Epstein
Radio Host Radio Host   See fewer
Mary Sloan
Organizer Organizer   See fewer
Dorthy Martin
Margaret Margaret   See fewer
Max Bergman Good
Teenager #1 Teenager #1   See fewer
Mike Reed
US Chopper Pilot US Chopper Pilot   See fewer
Eric Blais
Chopper Navigator Chopper Navigator   See fewer
Joely Collins
Barbara Barbara   See fewer
Celia McBride
Teacher Teacher   See fewer
Bernie Phillips
Truck Driver Truck Driver   See fewer
Christine Genier
CBC Anchor CBC Anchor   See fewer
Bob McDonald
Astronomy Expert Astronomy Expert   See fewer
Ernie Fechner
German Producer German Producer   See fewer
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