| Maïna | |
|---|---|
 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Michel Poulette |
| Written by | Pierre Billon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Allen Smith |
| Edited by | Denis Papillon |
| Music by | Michel Cusson Kim Gaboury |
Release dates |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Canada |
| Languages | Inuktitut Innu English French |
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