Movie
The Heart Stays (2024)
Follow your dreams, find your heart.
Drama
Story
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 Starring: Nathalie Standingcloud, Sierra Kihega, Irene Bedard, Jon Proudstar
The Heart Stays 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
- White Robertson as Randy
- Brian Frejo as Paul
- Muriel Miguel as Old Indian Woman
- Tanis Parenteau as Girl #1 (Townie)