An original action western
the journey home is only half the battle.
Forced from their home, two sisters must travel through California during the Gold Rush to reclaim their heritage only to find themselves face-to-face with a ruthless outlaw.
In a battle for justice and family, they'll discover the true grit of the Wild West.
Synopsis
1848
The Sacramento Valley is a land of opportunity and danger. The discovery of gold in the American River has set off a chain of events that will test the strength and resolve of two sisters, Jessie and Hannah. When Hannah's husband is murdered, a ruthless land baron, Sherman Hearst, claims their land for himself, forcing the women to find a way to reclaim their homestead.
The sisters and Nanya, an indigenous woman, head to the American River in search of gold, hoping to pay off Hearst and secure their future. During the treacherous trip to the west, they encounter Charlotte, a slave on the run from her abusive master, who agrees to help them in their journey.
When the women finally arrive at the river, they face the brutal challenges of gold mining and the harsh realities of being women on the frontier. Their success is threatened when Hearst kidnaps Hannah, sending the women in a chase for Hearst and his band of outlaws back to the homestead for a climactic showdown.
Now, the women must fight for their lives to reclaim their future and build a new life in the American West.
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“She takes a deep breath and steps out into the open.
Bullets from the gunman shoot by, But she’s unfazed. She raises the rifle and places her finger on the trigger.
She aims and fires.”
CHARACTERS
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Jessie Reigert
FEMALE - 30'S
Jessie is fiercely independent, with a sharp wit and a will as tough as the land she fights to defend. Her sense of justice is unshakable, even at deep personal cost. her journey is one of grit and survival, but also of redemption, as she struggles to reclaim her power and find hope in a world marked by betrayal and brutality.
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Hannah Reigert
FEMALE - 20'S
Unlike Jessie’s outward toughness, Hannah’s strength is quiet, rooted in her heart. Torn between her grief and the bond she shares with her sister, Hannah discovers a quiet strength, coming to rely on the unity with Jessie and their companions as they navigate the harsh west together.
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Sherman HEARST
MALE - 50'S
Cunning and manipulative, Hearst embodies the predatory side of the American West. His insatiable greed and hunger for power drive him to exploit and destroy anyone who stands in his way. He poses a constant threat to Jessie and her companions, forcing them to navigate his web of deceit and treachery.