--- product_id: 2820891 title: "Smoke Signals [DVD]" price: "AED 125" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2820891-smoke-signals-dvd store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Smoke Signals [DVD] **Price:** AED 125 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Smoke Signals [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** AED 125 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2820891-smoke-signals-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Critically acclaimed as one of the best films of the year, SMOKE SIGNALS was also a distinguished winner at the Sundance Film Festival! Though Victor and Thomas have lived their entire young lives in the same tiny town, they couldn't have less in common! But when Victor is urgently called away, it's Thomas who comes up with the money to pay for his trip. There's just one thing Victor has to do: take Thomas along for the ride! You're in for a rare and entertaining comic treat as this most unlikely pair leave home on what becomes an unexpectedly unforgettable adventure of friendship and discovery! desertcart.com Based on a couple of short stories (from The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven) by Sherman Alexie, Smoke Signals is a lean and assured feature that speaks well of its lengthy, rich evolution, including a development stint at Sundance. The first feature made by a Native American crew and creative team, the film concerns two young Idaho men with radically different memories of one Arnold Joseph (Gary Farmer), a former resident of the reservation who split years before and has just died in Phoenix. Arnold's strapping, popular son, Victor (Adam Beach), remembers him best as an alcoholic, occasionally abusive father who drove off one day and never came back. By contrast, Thomas Builds-the-Fire (Evan Adams), whom Arnold had saved from certain death years earlier, has chosen to exaggerate the man's life and deeds in a mythmaking fashion that drives Victor crazy. Circumstances bring the two together, however, in a bus ride to retrieve Arnold's ashes. There, in Phoenix, a confrontation with the reality of the dead man's fullest legacy has a profound effect on both characters. Alexie, who wrote the script and was personally involved in all aspects of the production, and first-time director Chris Eyre are so polished in their approach that you can barely feel the cinematic engine at work here. This is the kind of movie in which the characters seem to be driving everything forward, a captivating and pleasant experience that gets a little too tidy at the end (can we call a moratorium on scenes of human ashes lovingly disposed to the winds?), but which is undeniably moving. The cast, including Irene Bedard (the voice of and physical inspiration for Disney's Pocahontas) is outstanding. --Tom Keogh Review: Many Levels of Meaning - I have now seen this film several times. The reason I saw it again just recently, is because I purchased it for my grandchildren. It seems every time I see it, I see something else in it. Now this is quite different for a Native audience than for a dominant culture audience. There are always those things we keep to ourselves, which is true for any culture, and of course it is very difficult to impossible. for someone from the dominant culture to walk in the moccasins of a Native. For example, in the reviews of the film on the back of the container, the critics comment on it as a comedy. I didn't see comedy in it. Of course there were those times where we saw samples of Indian humor, but other than that I didn't really see it as a comedy. Now those reviews were all done by European-Americans. I have always seen many levels of meaning in this film. There is the cultural stuff which is quite educational by itself. There is also the Spiritual stuff, especially from that wonderful character Thomas, who tells wonderful stories. He tells contemporary stories in a traditional way. Then there is the story itself. The father of Victor who is quite tragic, and the tortuous ambivalence Victor has toward him. There is a young man (Victor) lost from his culture, and who is brought back through a series of stories and events by Thomas. In other words, it covers culture, alcoholism, Reservation life, Spirituality, tragedy, humor, etc. Of course there is the wonderful ending when Thomas's grandmother asks him,"Tell me what happened Thomas. Tell what what is going to happen, Thomas." Thomas's role here is very clear. He is a story teller, but a very gifted and very Spiritual and wise story teller. Some might say he has a gift for the Medicine Way. We learn in the end what he seems to have known and orchestrated all along. A wonderful film! Review: Worth the time to watch this movie - Outstanding ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | 6305428417 | | Actors | Adam Beach, Evan Adams, Gary Farmer, Irene Bedard, Tantoo Cardinal | | Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,801 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,688 in DVD | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,097) | | Director | Chris Eyre | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified | | MPAA rating | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | Media Format | Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 1 | | Product Dimensions | 7.52 x 5.35 x 0.59 inches; 2.56 ounces | | Release date | October 2, 2001 | | Run time | 1 hour and 29 minutes | | Studio | Miramax Films | | Subtitles: | English | | Writers | Sherman Alexie | ## Product Details - **Color:** Color - **Format:** Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Letterboxed, NTSC, Widescreen - **Language:** English - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 29 minutes ## Images ![Smoke Signals [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71z1a-wZqML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Many Levels of Meaning *by R***N on November 10, 2010* I have now seen this film several times. The reason I saw it again just recently, is because I purchased it for my grandchildren. It seems every time I see it, I see something else in it. Now this is quite different for a Native audience than for a dominant culture audience. There are always those things we keep to ourselves, which is true for any culture, and of course it is very difficult to impossible. for someone from the dominant culture to walk in the moccasins of a Native. For example, in the reviews of the film on the back of the container, the critics comment on it as a comedy. I didn't see comedy in it. Of course there were those times where we saw samples of Indian humor, but other than that I didn't really see it as a comedy. Now those reviews were all done by European-Americans. I have always seen many levels of meaning in this film. There is the cultural stuff which is quite educational by itself. There is also the Spiritual stuff, especially from that wonderful character Thomas, who tells wonderful stories. He tells contemporary stories in a traditional way. Then there is the story itself. The father of Victor who is quite tragic, and the tortuous ambivalence Victor has toward him. There is a young man (Victor) lost from his culture, and who is brought back through a series of stories and events by Thomas. In other words, it covers culture, alcoholism, Reservation life, Spirituality, tragedy, humor, etc. Of course there is the wonderful ending when Thomas's grandmother asks him,"Tell me what happened Thomas. Tell what what is going to happen, Thomas." Thomas's role here is very clear. He is a story teller, but a very gifted and very Spiritual and wise story teller. Some might say he has a gift for the Medicine Way. We learn in the end what he seems to have known and orchestrated all along. A wonderful film! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the time to watch this movie *by B***R on November 25, 2025* Outstanding ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love It!! *by H***5 on October 16, 2017* This is among my top 10 favorite movies. I've owned a VHS copy of it for many years and just recently purchased the DVD. I do not know how many times I've watched and am always on the look-out for other similar Native American produced films. I am non-native but feel I understand a good deal of what is going on in the film - I've been trying to learn as much as possible about NA's since I was a child and later took several NA studies classes at University (thankfully with NA professors), have read innumerable books, worked with several NAs as an Archaeology Tech, and took care of a few sick and injured as a nurse. IMO there are many things any viewer can take away from this film. Though there are elements specific to the NA experience in America and their culture(s), we all share a common humanity that is relatable to us all. Those of Euro-American extraction might feel a few stings of reality from the frequent ribs, which we should. As a few other reviewers mentioned, the description on the case labeling the movie a "comedy" is completely silly. It has several very funny moments but these are also mixed with a lot of pain, heartache and inner struggles. Many of us have had similar problems coming to terms with how we feel about our fathers and how/if we could forgive them; many have experienced similar periods of love and loss, alcoholism, family discord, etc. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2820891-smoke-signals-dvd](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/2820891-smoke-signals-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-05-02*