Directed by Anne Wheeler, the film is an adaptation of the novel The Diviners by Margaret Laurence.
The storyline follows Morag Gunn from her tough childhood in Manitoba, Canada to middle-age adult life.
The film also explores mythology, as illustrated by Christie's Scottish Piper Gunn, Métis hero Jules Tonnerre, Morag's novel and songs by Skinner and Piquette.
Judy Steed and Joyce Wieland co-produced and Charles Pachter was an associate producer.
Eric Till was hired to direct and Margaret Atwood to write the screenplay, but both were fired.