27 Steps of May

27 Steps of May

2019 · 112 min · ★ 8.3 · Drama

Eight years ago, 14 year old May was raped by a group of men. May’s father is devastated, blaming himself for not being able to keep his daughter safe. Traumatized significantly by this incident, May withdraws completely from life.

Directed by Ravi L. Bharwani · Written by Rayya Makarim

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