Fortis Femina

Sep 5, 2025

1h 27m

★ 0.0

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

Overview

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

Genres

Adventure

Drama

Production Companies

Applied Art Productions

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Cast

Betty

Sylvia Chimbo

Eva

Michelle Nuquay

Christine

Christine Hotchkiss

Karina

Krishna Patel

Mariela

Nicky Bustamante

Becky

Rebecca Landers

Coco

Coco Gonzalez

Christine's daughter

Emerson Stafford

Hiker

Nathaniel Burns

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