

Now living alone in the Spokane Indian Reservation, the narrator feels haunted by his past and affects him in daily interactions. When Victor's estranged father dies, the two men embark on an adventure to Phoenix to collect the ashes. Sherman Alexie’s The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven is a 1993 short story that looks into the life of a Native American man who is depressed after a failed relationship with a white woman in Seattle. Through storytelling, Thomas makes every effort to connect with the people around him Victor, in contrast, uses his quiet countenance to gain strength and confidence. Thomas (EVAN ADAMS) is a gregarious, goofy young man who lost both his parents in a fire at a very young age. Victor (ADAM BEACH) is the stoic, handsome son of an alcoholic father who has abandoned his family. Set in Arizona, SMOKE SIGNALS is the story of two Indian boys on a journey. Filled with the rich aesthetics and beautiful mood of American Indian culture, Sherman Alexie's story of friendship, love and loss (based on his award-winning short story, "the Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven") comes alive. Winner of the Audience Award and the Filmmaker's Trophy at the 1998 Sundance Film Festival, and the official selection for opening night of the 1998 New Director/New Films, SMOKE SIGNALS is one of the most unique films of the year.
