Unconditional Love

Unconditional Love

2003 · 120 min · ★ 6.5 · Crime, Drama

A young criminal kidnaps a couple's young son and then blackmails them into committing his crime instead of asking for a ransom.

Directed by Ferdinand Fairfax · Written by Chris Lang

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