"Smoke Signals"

The movie "Smoke Signals" is a story focused around two young boys, Thomas Build-the-Fire and Victor Joseph, living on the Coer D'Alene Indian Reservation in Plummer, Idaho.  Thomas is a so-called "nerd" who enjoys telling stories and helping others.  On the other hand, Victor is a tough boy who likes to do things for himself without the help of others.  Although very different, both boys grew up with somewhat troubled pasts.  As a baby, Thomas lost his parents in fire, however, he was saved by the heroic act of Arnold Joseph, Victor's father.  As a child, Victor dealt with a life surrounded by parties, poverty and an alcoholic father who then left Victor and his mother.  Later, he would find out that his father had passed away.  With the help of Thomas, Victor is able to travel with him to Phoenix to get Arnold's remains.  
Although two completely different characters who both had no intentions whatsoever of being friends, I really enjoyed seeing how Victor and Thomas could work together to teach each other so much.  Thomas has nothing but good intentions, and is able to use these to help Victor heal after the death of his father.  Similar to Ceremony, Thomas is able to use his story-telling skills to help Victor heal.  He helps Victor realize that his dad only wanted the best for him.  In return, Victor helps Thomas by showing him how to be a "real-Indian."  After their trek to Phoenix, it is evident that Victor and Thomas have become something they never thought they could be, friends.  One of my favorite parts of the film was when Victor shares his father's ashes with Thomas.  I really enjoyed seeing how Victor and Thomas worked together to help one another and make each other better versions of themselves.