The Tale of Teeka

The Tale of Teeka

46 mins | Drama, TV Movie | March 21, 1998

Returning to the now abandoned family farm, a man’s memories of his past resurface. Seen through the eyes of his younger self, Maurice’s most vivid memory is of his friendship with Teeka, his pet goose, and the sole refuge this provides from a violent relationship with his parents. As Maurice and Teeka escape deeper into a fantasy world inspired by Tarzan comics, the goose realizes that beneath all the play lies a dark universe from which neither he nor Maurice will be able to escape. Based on the book by Michel Marc Bouchard.

The Tale of Teeka

46 mins | Drama, TV Movie | March 21, 1998

The Tale of Teeka
Returning to the now abandoned family farm, a man’s memories of his past resurface. Seen through the eyes of his younger self, Maurice’s most vivid memory is of his friendship with Teeka, his pet goose, and the sole refuge this provides from a violent relationship with his parents. As Maurice and Teeka escape deeper into a fantasy world inspired by Tarzan comics, the goose realizes that beneath all the play lies a dark universe from which neither he nor Maurice will be able to escape. Based on the book by Michel Marc Bouchard.
Producers Galafilm, Triptych Media
Original title L'histoire de l'oie
Directors Tim Southam
Writers Linda Gaboriau, Michel Marc Bouchard

Cast

Brent Carver

as Maurice (English version)

Benoît Brière

as Maurice (French version)

Maxime Desbiens-Tremblay

as Young Maurice

Michel Marc Bouchard

as Employee

Michael Caloz

as Young Maurice (voice) (English version)

Peter Smith

as Employee (voice) (English version)