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.
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Keywords
- native american
- writer
- native american reservation
- indian
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Top Cast
Nathalie Standingcloud as Shannon Ki-he-kah-zhe
Sierra Kihega as Erin Ki-he-kah-zhe
Irene Bedard as Aunt Celia
Jon Proudstar as Andrew Ki-he-kah-zhe
Delanna Studi as Carrie Ki-he-kah-zhe
Casey Camp-Horinek as I-ko
Naomi Castellano as Liz Mortimer
Lisa Kaminir as Mrs. Mortimer
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Diane Fraher · Director, Writer
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