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In the dead of night on April 29, 1903, the serene mountains surrounding Frank, Alberta, erupted into chaos as over 82 million tones of limestone thundered down Turtle Mountain, marking one of the most catastrophic landslides in Canadian history.The Deadliest Slide in the West
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Enlisted by a ruthless mining heiress to secure her father's stake in the burgeoning town of Frank, a seasoned labor spy quickly discovers the mountain will unleash more violence on the town than her greed ever could. Caught in a trap fashioned by his own choices and losses, he struggles to save a family, a town, and himself.
Enlisted by a ruthless mining heiress to secure her father’s stake in the burgeoning town of Frank, a seasoned labour spy quickly discovers the mountain will unleash more violence on the town than her greed ever could. Caught in a trap fashioned by his own choices and losses, he struggles to save a family, a town, and himself.
Jesse is a rugged, charismatic miner whose charm shines through the grime. Beloved by his crew and the town, he prefers comfort over causes—until that choice threatens his brother and his marriage.
Turtle Mountain towers over Frank, untouched by spring’s warmth. Deep within, vast, silent tunnels echo with the work of coal miners. Known as the mountain that moves, it hides a quiet menace beneath its dust and stone.
Enlisted by a ruthless mining heiress to secure her father’s stake in the burgeoning town of Frank, a seasoned labour spy quickly discovers the mountain will unleash more violence on the town than her greed ever could. Caught in a trap fashioned by his own choices and losses, he struggles to save a family, a town, and himself.
Titanic meets the Sister Brothers.
Disaster/ Western
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In 1903, the western frontier was hit by a coal rush. Clive Landry owns a mining empire that promises
abundant coal within Turtle Mountain. He secretly hands over control to his ambitious heir, Helena
Landry, who dominates the community, led by mining royalty Jesse and Grace Seager. When mine safety
concerns are raised, Helena uses her two deadliest weapons - Chester Kulick, her uncompromising enforcer, and Ezekiel “Zeke” Graham, a seasoned professional at disrupting labour unions. Zeke is still grieving his brother Isaac’s death during their last job and blames himself for what happened. He befriends Jesse Seager and uncovers the source of the misfortune that befell Isaac. During his investigation of the mine,he uncovers ominous signs that hint at the looming danger threatening Frank.
Zeke’s loyalty is questioned when Turtle Mountain unleashes its fury, burying homes, lives, and hope under tons of unyielding rock. A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolds, with numerous lives lost and hope seemingly extinguished. Jesse and Zeke are forced to confront their deepest secrets. However, hope emerges from the darkest shadows as the dust settles and the sun sets over the rubble of Frank’s town. Theirdoom ultimately becomes their salvation, but the revelation that the disaster was not a mine explosion but the mountain itself crushing their families is a shocking and tragic twist. In town, Helena seizes the opportunity to cement her position at the cost of her allies. She makes an unforgivable promise to Grace, who faces unparalleled tragedy. As the miners arrive in town, Jesse is overwhelmed with grief, and Zeke confronts Helena to dismantle her father’s empire before they can reopen the mine.
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