Wesley (played by Chaske Spencer) is a protagonist in Shouting Secrets.
A young, successful Apache novelist who left the San Carlos Indian Reservation nine years ago. His autobiographical bestselling novel caused a rift with most of his family. He returns only after his mother suffers a stroke, seeking to reconcile with his estranged relatives. Pinti (played by Q'orianka Kilcher) is a protagonist in Shouting Secrets.
Wesley's sister. She remains estranged from him due to the autobiographical content of his bestselling novel, which alienated most of the family. Cal (played by Gil Birmingham) appears in Shouting Secrets.
Wesley's father. He is part of the family that distanced themselves from Wesley following the publication of his autobiographical novel. June (played by Tantoo Cardinal) appears in Shouting Secrets.
Wesley's mother. She maintains a close relationship with him despite the family rift caused by his book. Her stroke serves as the catalyst for Wesley's return to the reservation.
Shouting Secrets (2011) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Wesley
(played by Chaske Spencer) — protagonist
A young, successful Apache novelist who left the San Carlos Indian Reservation nine years ago. His autobiographical bestselling novel caused a rift with most of his family. He returns only after his m...
Pinti
(played by Q'orianka Kilcher) — protagonist
Wesley's sister. She remains estranged from him due to the autobiographical content of his bestselling novel, which alienated most of the family.
Cal
(played by Gil Birmingham) — supporting
Wesley's father. He is part of the family that distanced themselves from Wesley following the publication of his autobiographical novel.
June
(played by Tantoo Cardinal) — supporting
Wesley's mother. She maintains a close relationship with him despite the family rift caused by his book. Her stroke serves as the catalyst for Wesley's return to the reservation.
Key Relationships
June → Pinti
(Family Mother)
Cal → Pinti
(Family Father)
Cal → June
(Family Husband)
Wesley → June
(Family Son)
Wesley → Pinti
(Family Brother)
Wesley → Cal
(Family Father)
Story Analysis
A successful novelist returns home after a health crisis forces him to confront family estrangement caused by his autobiographical writing.