Desmond

Desmond

2016 · 16 min · Drama

Though released from prison Desmond is still in turmoil from the past events that lead him there. As he carves out the path for his new life Desmond struggles between the man he wants to become and the man he was.

Directed by David Howard · Written by David Howard

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