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Fortis Femina

Fortis Femina

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Fortis Femina

"This is a story of faith and friendship conquering fear and failure."

2025

1h 27m

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Adventure

Drama

Overview

Seven women embark on a transformative weekend in Sedona, Arizona, forging bonds and finding inner strength through shared struggles and secrets.

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Applied Art Productions

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Sylvia Chimbo

Betty

Michelle Nuquay

Michelle Nuquay

Eva

Christine Hotchkiss

Christine

Krishna Patel

Karina

Nicky Bustamante

Mariela

Rebecca Landers

Becky

Coco Gonzalez

Coco

Emerson Stafford

Christine's daughter

Nathaniel Burns

Hiker

Creative team

Directed by: Mitesh Kumar Patel
Written by: Betty Ramirez
Lovinder Gill

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