Tales from the Gimli Hospital

(1988)Directed by Guy Maddin64 minComedy, Horror
It all happened in a Gimli we no longer know.

While their mother is dying in the modern Gimli, Manitoba hospital, two young children are told an important tale by their Icelandic grandmother about Einar the lonely, his friend Gunnar, and the angelic Snjofrieder in a Gimli of old.

Kyle McCullochas Einar the Lonely / Minstrel
Michael Gottlias Gunnar
Angela Heckas Snjófridur
Margaret Anne MacLeodas Amma
Heather Nealeas Granddaughter
David Nealeas Grandson
Don Hewakas John Ramsay
Ron Eyolfsonas Pastor Osbaldison / Patient
Chris Johnsonas Lord Dufferin
Donna Szökeas Fish Princess
Tiffany Tayloras Gunnar's Strolling Companion / Gimli Maiden
Linda Schinkelas Dying Mother
Jeff Solyloas Angry Husband
Randy Krayas Angel
George Tolesas Angel with Mustache
Carmen Snidalas Sigvalda Sigurdsdottír
Brent Nealeas Valdimar / Gimli Manfolk
Greg Klymkiwas Gravedigger #1
Ian Handfordas Gravedigger #2 / Highlander
Caroline Bonneras Elfa Egilsdóttir / Nurse / Gimli Maiden
Michelle Hannessonas Nurse
Roberta Hannessonas Nurse
Martina Petriukas Nurse
Jey Thibedeauas Nurse