Fortis Femina

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

Cast

Sylvia Chimbo

as Betty

Michelle Nuquay

as Eva

Christine Hotchkiss

as Christine

Krishna Patel

as Karina

Nicky Bustamante

as Mariela

Rebecca Landers

as Becky

Coco Gonzalez

as Coco

Emerson Stafford

as Christine's daughter

Nathaniel Burns

as Hiker

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