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Inkwo for When the Starving Return

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Two lifetimes from now the world hangs in the balance. Dove, a young, enigmatic, gender-shifting warrior, discovers the gifts and burdens of their Inkwo (medicine) to defend against an army of hungry, ferocious monsters. Dove’s courage,…

DirectorAmanda Strong
WritersBracken Hanuse Corlett·Richard Van Camp
ProducersMaral Mohammadian·Nina Werewka

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Amanda Strong

PAPaulina Alexis
Paulina Alexis
Dove (voice)
TCTantoo Cardinal
Tantoo Cardinal
Auntie (voice)
AN
Art Napoleon
Frog (voice)

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Inkwo for When the Starving Return — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Inkwo for When the Starving Return?

Inkwo for When the Starving Return is streaming on NFB in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Inkwo for When the Starving Return on Netflix?

No, Inkwo for When the Starving Return is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on NFB.

Is Inkwo for When the Starving Return on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Inkwo for When the Starving Return isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on NFB instead.

Where can I watch Inkwo for When the Starving Return for free?

Inkwo for When the Starving Return is available to stream free (with ads) on NFB in Canada.