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2018-09-23 · 21 min · ★ 5.0

Thriller

Jane Dykstra, a mystery Novelist on a 4 hour drive home, stops at rest area to take a break. She hears a woman being abused in the bathroom, and needs to decide who she really is and what she's willing to do.

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Directors
Sean A. Skinner
Production companies
TMJ Productions, Red 23 Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 8,500

Top Cast

Emily FradenburghEmily FradenburghJane Dykstra / Ericka
Brandon Van VlietBrandon Van VlietLee
Laura MahlerEllen
John ZdechlikDan
Margie ZdechlikKate
Ryan KiserRyan KiserGas Station Guy #1
Kurt PetersonGas Station Guy #2
Edward LinderGas Station Guy #3
Jimmy KeebsGood Samaritan Driver
Sean A. SkinnerJack Golden
Adam CarterRadio Announcer (voice)
John LauritsenRadio Reporter (voice)
H.T. AltmanH.T. AltmanWanted Poster (credit only)
Susan ChambersSusan ChambersWanted Poster (credit only)
Ben QuamWanted Poster (credit only)

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