Meet the Cast

A former deputy turned devoted family man, Hawk left behind the badge to build a quieter, grounded life. His hard-won peace is shattered when the Ravaging spreads into town, unearthing an old, unresolved grudge with the infected Marshall. 

As the doctor’s daughter and dedicated apprentice, Cora pairs traditional medicine with a deep fascination for ancient Dakota remedies. When the Ravaging infects her sister Charlotte, who is also her closest friend, Cora launches into a desperate race against time to create a cure. As the illness takes hold of Charlotte, Cora must battle her own grief and fight to survive while trying to save the person she loves most. 

Eager to prove himself, Hawk’s teenage son Chaska is determined to learn how to shoot, even as his father resists watching him grow up too quickly. When the Ravaging tears through town and leaves Hawk injured, he is forced to grow up fast and take control to save his father’s life. 

As the town doctor, Minerva is shattered when she discovers her own husband and daughter have contracted the Ravaging. Trapped between her duty to save the town and the agony of being isolated from her dying family, Minerva must hold onto her composure while her world collapses around her. 

A kind, well-liked carpenter, William has spent his life quietly letting neighbors and townsfolk take advantage of his generous nature. That patience vanishes when he contracts the Ravaging. As the illness takes hold, his repressed frustrations turn violently outward against the community and family he once faithfully supported. 

Minerva’s youngest daughter and Cora’s sister, Charlotte has a stubborn streak and an adventurous spirit that tends to get her into trouble. Her appetite for taking risks backfires when one of her outings exposes her to the Ravaging. 

Jeremiah is a hardened lawman caught between his sworn duty and a bitter personal grudge. As the main antagonist, he is a complex, deeply wounded person rather than a one-note villain. 

Known for his versatile character work across independent cinema, Brian sinks his teeth into the villainous role, delivering a layered performance that anchors the film's high-stakes conflict. 

Aiyana (Unci) is a respected elder who finds peace in her beloved flower garden. She is a natural storyteller, offering guidance, comfort, and historical perspective to her grandson, Chaska. Unci possesses strong connection to her heritage through her serene demeanor and words of wisdom. 

Sherry Whitehawk is known to hundreds of thousands of followers as "Grandma Sherry" on TikTok.  Sherry is a proud Dakota woman celebrated for preserving and sharing her language, comforting recipes, and wisdom. She brings  an authentic, grounding presence to the role of Unci.

Well-meaning and eager to please, deputy Newlie desperately wants to be good at the job, but law enforcement just doesn’t come naturally to him. He repeatedly fumbles his duties, providing comic relief through his clumsy attempts to serve the town. He is pushed to the limit when Marshall Jeremiah decides to eradicate the infection by executing the sick. 

Annie is a traveling singer who still carries a deep torch for her former flame, Hawk, years after he left her for another woman. She brings easy charm and playful sibling banter to her visits with her brother Jeremiah, but everything shatters when the Ravaging hits the town during her visit. 

Abbey Lowenstein brings a dynamic range through her acclaimed work in independent film and regional theater.  Abbey's emotional depth and  vibrant energy brings a chilling authenticity to the character of Annie. 

Tough as nails, saloon owner Tess doesn't miss a thing happening in town and won't hesitate to stand up for what she believes in. Beneath her strong exterior and protective role as the town’s matriarch, she’s carrying the grief of losing her husband. 

Polished and entitled.  Clara expects everyone else to accomodate her comfort.  She routinely takes advantage of the local handyman's kindness using compliments and feigned forgetfulness to avoid paying for his work.  

Takoda is a loving, protective father, desperate to keep his young daughter safe when the world falls apart.  

Based in Minnesota, Thomas Calling Eagle is a Lakota actor and model with a growing body of work. His acting portfolio includes feature films, short films, and commercial projects. With a genuine love for acting, Thomas is dedicated to continuously growing and evolving in his craft. 

Infected early on, Cash is a victim of being at the "wrong place at the wrong time".  

Austin has a background not only in acting, but stunt fighting, filmmaking and coaching to name just a few of his talents.  Austin's incredible range will bring depth to the character of Cash as he portrays the devastating effects of the Ravaging.

As "patient zero," Clint drives our opening scene, bringing a mysterious illness into town and setting off a troubling chain of events. 

Ricki brings an undeniable grit and a distinct screen presence that immediately commands your attention, making his pivotal performance essential to launching the entire story. 

Kind, rational, and patient, Talutah is the emotional anchor of her family. As the wife of Hawk and the mother of her teenage son Chaska, she frequently serves as the voice of reason. 

Infected after a saloon brawl, Hank becomes an unwilling test subject in the town's desperate race for a cure. As the disease takes hold and his paranoia turns violent, his tragic breaking point forces everyone to confront the true horror of the Ravaging. 

Aaron rides with the marshall to eliminate the town's growing threat, but he soon grows suspicious of his leader's increasingly unhinged tactics, daring to question Jeremiah's authority. 

Thriving in the chaos, Luke is a posse member who treats hunting the infected as a thrilling sport. Behind the menace is a fierce, protective devotion to his closest friend, Maisy.  

Maisy matches Luke's reckless energy and appetite for the hunt. Behind their sparring lies an unbreakable loyalty, making them a dangerous duo in the town’s deadly purge. 

While purging the sick to protect the town seems like the right thing to do at first, Rhett quickly becomes skeptical.  But as the illness takes hold, his ability to reason becomes more and more difficult.

Wičoni is a young Lakota girl who contracts the Ravaging.  As the Marshall and his followers hunt down the infected, Wičoni  is forced to hide under the floor boards of her home.

Part of Jeremiah's posse, Jamie's ability to reason is slowly compromised as the infection takes hold.

Part owner of the local saloon and husband to Tess, John's life takes a tragic turn when the Ravaging comes to town.