Synopsis
The Heart Stays tells the story of two Native American sisters who leave the traditions and safety of their Native nation to follow their own long-held dreams–the older one to attend a distinguished college and the younger one to become a rock star. Soon after leaving their beloved land and community their life journeys collide with racism, drugs, and violence, forcing the older teen to choose between her own life’s work and saving her sister’s life.
Ratings
TMDB1/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Diane FraherWriter
- Diane FraherDirector
Cast
- Nathalie StandingcloudShannon Ki-he-kah-zhe
- Sierra KihegaErin Ki-he-kah-zhe
- Irene BedardAunt Celia
- Jon ProudstarAndrew Ki-he-kah-zhe
- Delanna StudiCarrie Ki-he-kah-zhe
- Casey Camp-HorinekI-ko
- Naomi CastellanoLiz Mortimer
- Lisa KaminirMrs. Mortimer
- White RobertsonRandy
- Brian FrejoPaul
- Muriel MiguelOld Indian Woman
- Tanis ParenteauGirl #1 (Townie)
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Themes
native americanwriternative american reservationindian