Storyline

Like many St. Lawrence Island legends, this story is set in Siberia where Chukchi, the Reindeer People, live. Pelaasi, an elder from Gambell, speaks Siberian Yupik. His mythical story, about a man who goes out in search of a reindeer thief is an ungipaghaq, a tale that has been passed down unchanged through generations and believed to be based in truth.

Key Information

Director Katrina Waters
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

The Reindeer Thief was released on January 1, 1988.

The runtime of The Reindeer Thief is 12m.

The Reindeer Thief is a Documentary movie.

The Reindeer Thief is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Reindeer Thief was directed by Katrina Waters.

The Reindeer Thief is originally in English.