Downriver

James, a young man with epilepsy, is released from juvenile detention after serving time for drowning a little boy. He returns to the scene of the crime to find the missing body and uncover the truth, despite the danger and resistance from his past. Along the way, he encounters old friends and foes, including Anthony, his former friend who was with him when he drowned the boy, and Damien, a boy who lives in the cabin next door. As James gets closer to the truth, he risks his freedom and his life to bring justice to the grieving mother and uncover a trail of sins that have haunted him for years. With a cast of complex characters and a gripping plot, "Downriver" is a powerful and thought-provoking film that explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the human condition.

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