Bereavement

Bereavement

2022 · 5 min · Drama

Hans had a tantrum, repeatedly shouting for his mother, which enraged his drunk father, who was about to hit him. Meta hid with her brother in their mother's prayer room, trying to persuade Hans to leave, but he refused. Now, Meta must choose between leaving her brother behind or staying to confront their father's violence.

Directed by Joel Jefferson · Written by Joel Jefferson

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Tracy Clarissa Meta
Derico Hans

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