Cortez

Cortez

2017 · 99 min · ★ 2.0 · Drama

After a canceled tour, flailing musician Jesse Lirette seeks out an old flame in a small town in northern New Mexico. But when an arrogant attempt at inserting himself into her family fails, he must confront the mistakes of his past on his own.

Directed by Cheryl Nichols · Written by Arron Shiver

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