Strongest at the end of the world


Strongest at the End of the World

A film by Ryan Abe

Logline

In precolonial America, a young married couple stumbles upon bad medicine, forcing them down a path they can never return from.

Synopsis

In precolonial America, Qemtsna and Xwstu are a young married Native American couple. They're life is full of love and fulfillment until one day they discover a mysterious stone. Unknown to them, this stone yields ill intention. While Xwstu aims to wield the power of the stone, Qemtsna is more skeptical of its nature and the future of their unborn child. They both realize that the balance of life can be quickly tipped in the wrong direction. 

crew

Ryan Abe

Writer, Director and Director of Photography

Ryan Abrahamson has a lifelong love affair with art and cinema. He interjects his American Indian cultural motifs into every modern illustration, film and musical composition he creates.

Michael Kane

Producer, ED and Editor

Michael Kane has 10 years of related work experience with an aptitude in filmmaking: directing, DP, writing, editing, and producing.  Has a unique view with an emphasis on finding the beauty in darkness. He is currently the lead writer, director and editor for Counting Coup Media.

Chet Bluff

Executive Producer

Chet Bluff has is a member of the Flathead tribe. She has been involved in Indian affairs her entire life. Aside from being a producing wizard at Counting Coup Media she spends as much time as possible with her many horses. 

Cast

Tanajsia Slaughter

as Qemtsna

Tanajsia (TaeTae) is an actress, writer, and singer/artist based in Florida. She comes from a diverse background and has been able to connect with people from various tribes and nations. She spent most of her life living in Montana where she became the first Miss Montana for America in 2019. Her latest project was working on the film, "The Last Son", starring Sam Worthington (Avatar) and Thomas Jane in a small speaking role alongside Sam Worthington. Her other movies include, Custer's Strategy of Defeat and The BlackWood Movie by Chris Canfield. Currently, Tanajsia is attending University of Arizona online as a Communication major and is 
working to make progress for underrepresented peoples in the world of Arts and Entertainment. 

Shane DuBray

as Xwestu

Shane is of Lakota Sioux descendant. Hunkpapa, Oglala & Sicangu. You might have saw him recently in the feature film, Peace River as a Lakota Special Operator in Iraq. Dude can ride horses, hunt with a bow, writing his own book—won 6 gold medals in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu!