A coming of age story about a Native American girl who must choose between personal achievement and the traditional responsibilities of the old ways.

THE HEART STAYS tells the story of two Native American sisters who leave the traditions and safety of the reservation to follow their own long held dreams-the older one to attend a distinguished college and the younger to become a rock star. Soon after leaving their beloved land and community their life journeys collide into racism, drugs, and violence forcing the older teen to choose between her own life's work and saving her sister's life.—Diane Fraher