That Beautiful Somewhere

That Beautiful Somewhere is a brooding and atmospheric Canadian drama starring Roy Dupuis and Jane McGregor that blends mystery, spirituality, and emotional redemption against the haunting beauty of Northern Ontario. Adapted from the novel Loon by Bill Plumstead, the film follows a weary detective and a troubled archaeologist who are drawn together by the discovery of a preserved body found in a northern bog. As they search for answers, the investigation becomes deeply personal — a meditation on loss, belief, and the possibility of healing in even the most desolate places.

Filmed on location in and around North Bay, Ontario, the production uses the region’s dense forests, fog-covered lakes, and quiet boglands to reflect the story’s mood of isolation and introspection. The landscape itself becomes a character — raw, mysterious, and deeply tied to the film’s themes of nature, mortality, and renewal. North Bay’s rugged scenery provided an authentic backdrop for the film’s psychological tension, grounding its mystical undertones in a sense of place that is unmistakably Northern Ontario.

Directed by Robert Budreau, That Beautiful Somewhere stands out for its moody cinematography and restrained performances, particularly Dupuis’s portrayal of a man seeking meaning in the wilderness of his own grief. The film remains one of the most notable dramatic features shot in the North Bay area, highlighting how the region’s landscapes and creative community have shaped Canadian cinema.

This film is part of 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙝: 𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨, celebrating the rich legacy of filmmaking in and around North Bay on Friday, November 14th, featuring That Beautiful Somewhere along with four other films shot locally over the past decades. Learn more about the full lineup →