10 minutes into the movie and there are so many things that do not AT ALL align with the book. The books are always better but this director wanted to make this his own movie instead of staying true to the book thus lacking the emotion and intensity. Maybe rushed scenes. Only giving it 2 starts instead of 1 because I'm from northern Ontario and dont want to completely sh*t on it lol. For those who just thought this was a movie I STRONGLY recommend you read Joseph Boyden books. "Three day Road" then "Through Black Spruce" . Great author. This movie did not do right by his talent. Making things up that were not mentioned in the book too. So sad.