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, Hannah and Jessie. After the murder of Hannah's husband, a ruthless land baron, Sherman Hearst, claims their land for himself through a rigged card game, forcing the women to find a way to reclaim their homestead.
The sisters and Nanya, an indigenous woman, decide to 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 they finally arrive at the river, the women face the challenges of gold mining and the harsh realities of the frontier. They find success, but their journey is threatened when Hearst kidnaps Hannah, forcing the other women to confront him at the homestead.
In a climactic showdown, the women fight for their lives and their future, hoping to reclaim their homestead 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.
Meet the Team
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Eric Esau - Writer/Director
Eric Esau is an American film director known for the docu-narrative feature film The Heart of Man, which screened internationally in 800 theaters across 30 countries. He also directed the award-winning documentary Rape for Profit, executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith.
Through his production company Mew Studios, he has directed documentaries and commercials for international brands like Amazon, Microsoft, and Costco.
His latest film, Saturn, an award-winning original feature which he wrote and directed, is currently in the festival circuit.
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Jason Pamer - Producer
Jason Pamer (p.g.a) is a member of the Producer’s Guild of America and the Co-Founder and CEO of Sypher Studios, a boutique full-content studio with offices in Los Angeles and Seattle.
Jason has produced content with Steph Curry and Jada Pinkett Smith and worked with Academy Award-winners like Laura Dern and Golden Globe winners Paul Walter Hauser, Michael C. Hall, and Annette Benning.
He's produced multiple theatrically-released documentaries with NY Times Best Selling Authors about poignant stories around human trafficking and climate change. His film, After Death, had the 3rd largest release in history for a documentary (2,745 screens) and is the highest grossing faith-based doc of all time.
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Douglas Haines - Producer
As the lead producer at Mew Films, Douglas Haines helped manage the release of Rape for Profit, the award-winning documentary executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith that set the US record for dollars grossed per screen during its theatrical run.
He is also the COO at Mew Studios, a boutique commercial and creative studio that produces commercials, advertising spots, and international PR announcements for major brands in the tech sector.
Saturn, his latest film, a sci-fi drama that he co-wrote and produced, has won best-of-fest awards at festivals across the country, including screening at the Newport Beach and Heartland Film Festivals.