Prologue

Prologue

2003 · 53 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, Crime

A young woman returns home one year after losing her hands in a savage attack. She cannot remember who her assailant was, but a trip to the local post office leads her towards the truth.

Directed by Douglas Buck · Written by Douglas Buck

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