Feature Film

ANGEL, a once vibrant beautiful Cree woman, is now weary and spiritless after enduring viscous spiritual, physical, and emotional beatings from her abusive partner EARL.

A near death beating and a horrifying anniversary triggers ANGEL’S (30) dead mother GRACIE (30), an unsettled spirit who returns from the spirit realm. Angel soon comes to realize that EARL’S (30) abusive nature is starting to impact her daughter TANIS (12). Meanwhile, Angel’s father FRANKIE (60), incarcerated for assault and battery, is working hard to display good behavior in the hopes of reconciling with his estranged family.

One night, Angel witnesses Earl’s abusive behavior spiral out of control and he turns his anger onto Tanis, but Angel intervenes. As a result, Angel and Tanis flee into the night and head toward safety, a women’s shelter on her reservation. Once they are in the care of the shelter, Angel finds herself in a supportive community of Indigenous women. The shelter is led by her foster mother DOROTHY (60), who gently pushes Angel to come face to face with her dark past and the truth about Tanis’ biological father. While in the shelter, they start to connect with other women, their cultural identity, spirituality and the spirit of Gracie, who follows them in hopes of saving them from further assaults. Angel finds temporary peace, and the prospect of a new beginning is on the horizon, but not too long after they settle, her world comes crumbling down around her.

In the meantime, a revengeful Earl living in his own hell, frantically tries to locate Angel. After tearing the house apart like a caged animal, he finds a lead to Angel’s whereabouts. Frankie is finally released from prison and heads out to find his daughter, but finds that they are gone, and Earl living in his home. Enraged, a scuffle breaks out between them leaving Frankie in peril, as Earl sets off seeking vengeance on Angel for leaving him. Angel prepares to leave the shelter for a new life, but soon after comes to face her biggest nightmare, Earl. In a deadly confrontation with Earl and with Frankie on his heels, Angel is forced with the decision to flee or fight. Her parents, Frankie and the spirit of Gracie reunite to save Angel from his wrath. Their unconditional love provides her the power and strength to fight back once and for all.

Produced by Patti Poskitt and Dr. JULES Arita Koostachin

Written and directed by Dr. Jules Arita Koostachin

Starring:

Sera Lys McArthur as Angel

Brooklyn Letexier Hart as Tanis

Carlo Marks as Earl

Asivak Koostachin as Joshua