Refrain

2013

Drama

Unable to decipher reality and delusion after his son and wife die, a successful businessman struggles to find peace with his own conscience.

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Production

University of Southern California, School of Cinematic Arts

Language

NL

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Ryan Gangl

Charlie Eliah

Cory Assink

Mark

Alicia Fabiani

Miranda Eliah

Brett Neel

Cody Eliah

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