I was really surprised by how powerful and full of raw emotion this low-budget independent film was! I don't have a huge background with movies or books about the Indian culture, but this film captured a whole new side to the stories we all think we know. In history class we learned how the white people put up both real and symbolic walls around the indians and called them reservations. This is a look into the next generations of indians and how these events still impacted them in a modern setting. It also tells a unique story of culture and moving past emotional obstacles in your life, which we can all relate in some way. This movie didn't have expensive effects and well-known actors but it felt like it was real. There were many interesting backstories to the main characters, Victor's past with his dad and Thomas's own struggle mentally and trying to fit in with people. To me Thomas represents everything good in life: generosity, curiosity, kindness, and the ability to forgive. I am so pleased that I got to experience this film and expand my knowledge.
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