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Thriller

Overview

Dylan, a fatherless 17-year-old desperate for belonging, is groomed by a violent local kingpin offering protection, power, and a warped sense of family, pulling him into a brutal struggle between loyalty, survival, and the life he may never escape.

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Silent D Pictures

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Cast & crew

2 featured cast members

Starring

Aaron McVeigh

Aaron McVeigh

Dylan

Emily Carey

Emily Carey

Creative team

Directed by: David Blair
Written by: Darren James King
Produced by: Djonny Chen

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