Year: 1988
Runtime: 93 mins
Language: English
Director: Gilbert Cates
Before night ends, fortunes shift, a death occurs, and a vengeance is sought. Mara McAndrew’s marriage to Vietnam‑veteran Donnie is crumbling; his war flashbacks leave him emotionally distant. Seeking both freedom and his money, Mara befriends mysterious bar patron Reed, hoping he can help. Meanwhile, Donnie’s sister Jill grows suspicious of Mara’s plans.
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