The Imposter

Year: 2012

Runtime: 95 min

Language: English

Director: Bart Layton

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In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared from Texas. Three years later, he reappears, claiming to have endured kidnapping and torture. His family is overjoyed to welcome him back, but strange details quickly surface: a noticeable foreign accent, a changed appearance, and a family seemingly unaware of these differences. As investigators examine his story, unsettling inconsistencies emerge, leading to a shocking revelation that challenges everything everyone thought they knew. The case forces a repeated questioning of perception and leaves audiences captivated.

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