Like many Native families, Lena Mahikan grew up in the cycle of abuse. Her father, a residential school survivor, was an alcoholic until he killed himself when Lena was 10. Her mother, only 14 years her senior, turned to the slots. By the time Lena was 15, she was pregnant and, before giving birth, was kicked to the curb by her mom. The cycle continues and Lena is now watching helplessly as her own daughter, Peeka, spirals out of control, landing herself in the hospital following a drug overdose. As a final attempt at survival, Lena decides to return home and face her own mother and a past she’s desperate to escape.
Credits
Empire of Dirt Cast
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Character |
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Luke Kirby
He was 35, now 46 years old
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as Russell Carter |
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Tony Nappo
He was 63, now 75 years old
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as Fisherman |
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Barbara Gordon
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as Mrs. Armstrong |
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Shannon Kook
He was 26, now 37 years old
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as Angel |
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Joris Jarsky
He was 38, now 50 years old
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as Neil |
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Jordan Prentice
He was 40, now 51 years old
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as Warren Fensky |
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Jean Yoon
She was 51, now 63 years old
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as Tess |
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Sarah Manninen
She was 37, now 48 years old
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as Anna |
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Lawrence Bayne
He was 53, now 64 years old
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as Uncle Hank |
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Raoul Bhaneja
He was 39, now 50 years old
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as Dr. Gaffney |
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Jennifer Podemski
She was 39, now 51 years old
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as Minnie Mahikan |
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Michael Cram
He was 45, now 56 years old
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as Doc Baker |
Empire of Dirt Crew
