Movie: Prodigal Sons

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David Andrews
David Andrews

Jim Ballard

Wil Deusner
Wil Deusner

Waylon Ballard

Kyle Riggs
Kyle Riggs

Thomas Ballard

Parker Wierling
Parker Wierling

Simon McGrady

Mark Stewart Iverson
Mark Stewart Iverson

Recruiting Officer

Vedra Grant
Vedra Grant

Teacher

Tyler Patrick Smith
Tyler Patrick Smith

Aaron Miller

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    As the Vietnam War heats up, two sons of a widowed southern farmer choose divergent paths: the older son enlists and fights overseas, while the younger son dodges the draft by running to Canada. Based on the parable, this 20th century retelling focuses on two brothers divided by ideology in the name of what is right, and the redeeming power of their father's love.

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    It was 1969. One fought. One fled.

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