The film is widely praised for its stark realism and beautiful, "dour" cinematography of the Canadian landscape. You can find more details on its historical accuracy and reviews at Roger Ebert and IMDb .
The journey is a constant battle against the elements and internal cultural clashes: Black Robe(1991)
The party is ambushed and captured by a war party of Iroquois . They endure horrific torture, during which Chomina’s young son is killed before they manage to escape. The film is widely praised for its stark