Even though the drama of “Once Upon a River” kicks off with the use of rifles and a huge fight, the film is actually a quiet affair. The coming-of-age film might begin with loud, violent heartbreak, but it’s clear that Haroula Rose’s feature aims to be as calming as the body of water in its title.

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“Once Upon a River” follows the story of a young Native American teen, Margo, who finds her entire world thrown upside down after she becomes involved in an affair with an older man in 1970s rural Michigan.

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