The Heart Stays
“Follow your dreams, find your heart.”
2024•NR•1h 46m•1.0•Released
Drama
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.
Director
Diane Fraher
Writer
Diane Fraher
Languages
English
Cast
Nathalie Standingcloud
Shannon Ki-he-kah-zhe
Sierra Kihega
Erin Ki-he-kah-zhe
Irene Bedard
Aunt Celia
Jon Proudstar
Andrew Ki-he-kah-zhe
Delanna Studi
Carrie Ki-he-kah-zhe
Casey Camp-Horinek
I-ko
Naomi Castellano
Liz Mortimer
Lisa Kaminir
Mrs. Mortimer
White Robertson
Randy
Brian Frejo
Paul
Muriel Miguel
Old Indian Woman
Tanis Parenteau
Girl #1 (Townie)
William S. Yellow Robe Jr.
George American Horse
Bryanna Nash
Eliana
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