Synopsis
Patients arrive in the consultation room every day, broken, sick and scarred by life. In front of them sits a committed person who tries, without false hope, to repair bodies and psyches. At night, when the clinic doors are closed, the street outreach workers take to the streets to extend their support to all those unfortunate women who have chosen the streets as their home.
A word from Tënk
Steve Patry delivers a humanistic documentary that addresses marginalization, homelessness, as well as themes of mutual support and compassion. It’s a film that refrains from judgment. The protagonists are followed through the streets of Montreal, in the cold of winter, showcasing their vulnerability, while also highlighting social workers and police officers who come to their aid but face limitations. The film presents a well-constructed narrative and striking visuals, documenting the fight for survival in a way only Steve Patry can. The film won the Humanist Award at the 2021 edition of the festival.
Maxime Boucher
Coordinator and Director of Programming
Festival Vues sur mer
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