A detective protects an Amish boy and his mother, finding intimate romance and gritty suspense within their measured world.
Suspenseful and romantic. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
Streaming on Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free) and Tubi (free).
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and strong violence.
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While protecting an Amish boy—the sole witness to a brutal murder—and his mother, a detective is forced to seek refuge within their community when his own life comes under threat.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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