The Velvet Wasp
2015-02-17 · 25 min · Not rated
Following the sudden and tragic death of their younger sister, two young men must cope with their loss. But is there more to her death than what it seems?
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- Directors
- Jon Nix
- Production companies
- TurnStyle Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 500
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