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After spending three years in prison for the manslaughter of his best friend, a young man is released and knocks on the door of his best friend’s parents, desperately seeking forgiveness.
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After spending three years in prison for the manslaughter of his best friend, a young man is released and knocks on the door of his best friend’s parents, desperately seeking forgiveness.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Benjamin McQueen
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Runtime:9 minutes
Studio:Auckland University of Technology
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