LUKLUKI DISC D: Wayne Wapeemukwa. Canada. 90 min. Sep 12, 7:15 pm, TIFF Bell Lightbox 4 Sep 14, 12:15 pm Sep 15, 9 pm, AGO. Rating: NN
Vancouver director Wapeemukwas first feature which draws on his earlier short films follows a handful of people during the 2010 winter Olympics as they try to carve out some small measure of happiness, escape or human connection.
There are a few moments that land, but too many more that dont, as Wapeemukwa struggles with the longer shape of a feature film. At least two plot developments are clearly calculated to keep characters in distress rather than let them out of a difficult situation.
And the reliance on musical interludes feels like a crutch to pad out the running time.