KAEJA d'DANCE

Old Country

Old Country was adapted from Allen Kaeja’s successful stage presentation, explores the dynamics of a community confronted with the imminent brutality of war. Shifting allegiances and values challenge the complex levels of relationship and connectedness. The ensemble cast shows how the fabric of a society can be stretched and torn in dark times. Old Country was is a vivid depiction of two closely-knit communities (Jewish and Polish) living and interacting together. The film cuts back and forth between past and present, revealing a larger community in crisis. Poland has been invaded and the German forces will reach the town of Kutno in two days. Men are called off to war and begin to disappear. As the two communities erode, we witness the degradation of friendship, betrayal and loss of trust, where people turn their backs on one another in a time of crisis. Old Country premiered on CBC Television’s "Opening Night" on March 18, 2004 It was nominated for the Best Direction of a Performing Arts Film or Series for Gemini Awards at 2004.

Dancers: Piotr Biernat, Tara Butler, Amy Hampton, Karen Kaeja, Allen Kaeja, Susan Lee, Michael Sean Marye, Tim Spronk, Teena Walker, Aniya Kaeja and Mika Kaeja.
Co-Directors: Allen Kaeja and Mark Adam
Choreographer: Allen Kaeja with additional choreography by Karen Kaeja
Composer: Edgardo Moreno
Producer: Kaeja Productions

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