Purgatory House

Purgatory House

2003 · 97 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

An inside glimpse of how it feels to be a teen in today's disconnected world. PURGATORY HOUSE chronicles the after-life journey of Silver Strand: a lonely teen who abandons her life of turmoil and drug addiction, only to find herself caught somewhere between heaven and hell. There, she must choose whether she will accept her drab existence or discover within herself the power to change.

Directed by Cindy Baer

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Celeste Marie Davis Silver Strand
Jim Hanks Saint James
Johnny Pacar Sam
Devin Witt Atticis
David Michael White Student with Gun
Ronnie Alvarez Purgatory House Kid
Mark Lee Sam's Classmate #2
Joel Lugar Purgatory House Kid
Bryan Lukasik Purgatory House Kid
Ed Rein Student
Rhiannon Main Celeste
Cindy Baer Marsha

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