Where the River Divides

Where the River Divides

NR 2023 · 33 min · History, Drama

When the son of a clan leader returns to his village following his baptism, he must choose whether to inherit his father's legacy, or fulfill his newfound purpose and risk his life.

Directed by M.D. Neely · Written by Matthew Black

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