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Distant Islands

9.019816mMovieAnimation

This short animation uses appliqué and embroidered tapestries to recall a young girl's happy summers spent sailing with her family off the coast of British Columbia. Each tapestry, meticulously stitched by hand with brightly coloured…

DirectorBettina Maylone
WriterMike Poole

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bettina Maylone

NW
Nettie Wild
Woman's Voice (voice)

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Distant Islands — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant Islands?

Distant Islands is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Distant Islands on Netflix?

No, Distant Islands is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Distant Islands on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Distant Islands isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Distant Islands for free?

Distant Islands is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.