Ripple Effect

Ripple Effect

One secret changes everything...

R 2007 · 87 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Music

Believing that bad karma is keeping him from realizing his dream, hip clothing designer Amer Atrash (Philippe Caland) attempts to orchestrate salvation -- with unexpected results -- in this indie drama. Pushed to the edge of financial disaster and facing marital woes, Atrash resolves to right a wrong he committed years earlier when his car accidentally struck Philip Blackman (Forest Whitaker), leaving him paralyzed.

Directed by Philippe Caland · Written by Philippe Caland

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