April 7 – 26, 2026

Monique, a tough and tenacious oil patch worker, is reeling from the brutal murder of her brother Nathan, an Indigenous climate activist. His violent death leaves Monique at a crossroads: trust the justice system or take action herself.

As she wrestles with her grief, Monique is plagued by a recurring dream in which she reconstructs Nathan’s bones from an owl pellet. This enigmatic vision is guided by the Owl, a spectral presence that is both a harbinger of darkness and a conduit for spirits with unfinished business. As the Owl urges her deeper into the mystery of her brother’s murder, Monique must confront the forces responsible and decide how far she is willing to go to find the truth.

Tense, poetic, and deeply visceral, Strife is a powerful reflection on loss, resilience, and the battle between hope and vengeance.