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201844 minNRdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Missing Tourist

201844 minNRdocumentary

5.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A Japanese tourist disappears in Canada's remote north while searching for the Aurora Borealis, prompting a community-wide search for answers.

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A Japanese tourist disappears in Canada's remote north while searching for the Aurora Borealis, prompting a community-wide search for answers.

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Geoff Morrisondirector

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A Japanese tourist goes missing in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, while searching for the Aurora Borealis. The local community launches a search effort, grappling with the emotional toll of the disappearance. Residents share their experiences and concerns about tourism's effects on their lives. Through interviews and community responses, the film presents the challenges faced by those living in this remote area. Directed by Geoff Morrison, the documentary runs for 44 minutes and was released in 2018.

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