Prodigal Sons

Prodigal Sons

It was 1969. One fought. One fled.

Drama

As the Vietnam War heats up, two sons of a widowed southern farmer choose divergent paths: the older son enlists and fights overseas, while the younger son dodges the draft by running to Canada. Based on the parable, this 20th century retelling focuses on two brothers divided by ideology in the name of what is right, and the redeeming power of their father's love.

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Production

Respectful Productions, MSI Films, Prodigal Productions

Language

EN

Status

Post Production

Cast

David Andrews

David Andrews

Jim Ballard

Wil Deusner

Wil Deusner

Waylon Ballard

Kyle Riggs

Kyle Riggs

Thomas Ballard

Parker Wierling

Parker Wierling

Simon McGrady

Mark Stewart Iverson

Mark Stewart Iverson

Recruiting Officer

Vedra Grant

Teacher

Tyler Patrick Smith

Tyler Patrick Smith

Aaron Miller

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