Finding Fire
Elena, a young Native woman, arrives at a university far from home, carrying the weight of her ancestors and the ache of displacement. Struggling to navigate a world that feels distant from her traditions, she battles isolation, homesickness, and the quiet grief of being spiritually disconnected. Her only comfort is a traditional pouch, an heirloom of memory and strength. As she searches for a sense of belonging, a quiet moment on a mountaintop becomes the turning point. With the discovery of a hawk feather and a renewed connection to spirit, she finds the courage to reclaim her voice and build something meaningful. She organizes a fire circle, creating a space of healing, remembrance, and community. Through determination, cultural resilience, and the support of new friends, she becomes the light she once searched for. Finding Fire is a story of re-connection and spiritual awakening. It is a reminder that our roots are never lost. They wait patiently to be remembered, and through spirit, strength, and initiative, anyone can rise to become a warrior who brings people together.
- Runtime
- 15m
- Released
- 2025
Details
Release year: 2025
Storyline
Elena, a young Native woman, arrives at a university far from home, carrying the weight of her ancestors and the ache of displacement. Struggling to navigate a world that feels distant from her traditions, she battles isolation, homesickness, and the quiet grief of being spiritually disconnected. Her only comfort is a traditional pouch, an heirloom of memory and strength. As she searches for a sense of belonging, a quiet moment on a mountaintop becomes the turning point. With the discovery of a hawk feather and a renewed connection to spirit, she finds the courage to reclaim her voice and build something meaningful. She organizes a fire circle, creating a space of healing, remembrance, and community. Through determination, cultural resilience, and the support of new friends, she becomes the light she once searched for. Finding Fire is a story of re-connection and spiritual awakening. It is a reminder that our roots are never lost. They wait patiently to be remembered, and through spirit, strength, and initiative, anyone can rise to become a warrior who brings people together.
Top credits
- Susanna Osife — Elena
- Caydence Palmer — Lia
- Edward Tesfaye Varela — Marco
- Alek Ricardo Mendez — Counciler