05 Jun 2025
STRAW
What will be her last straw? A devastatingly bad day pushes a hardworking single mother to the breaking point — and into a shocking act of desperation.
Broken Hope
A moment in the life of Jacques and Kathleen, a Haitian couple confronted with the expiration of their Temporary Protected Status. Their story reflects the real fear and uncertainty thousands of families are living through right now.
Top Billed Cast
Karina Bonnefil Translator
Bechir Sylvain Jacques
Jasmine Ashanti Kathleen
Lane Compton
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