Abrupt Decision

Abrupt Decision

When life depends on it

NR 2011 · 95 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

Denis went into the office Friday morning. Ten minutes later he was fired and his entire world changed. As a man in mid-life crisis, he believed there has to be more to life than this. A stray dog in the park opens his eyes.

Directed by Paul Bright · Written by Paul Bright

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