

Two brothers, one buried secret, and a truth that'll wreck everything.
Acting
Devane's judge radiates quiet menace in every scene.
Writing
Dialogue that sounds like people actually hurting each other.
Direction
Krueger lets silences do the screaming.
Director
John Krueger
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot in rural Pennsylvania on a shoestring budget; the courthouse is a functioning building where director Krueger once served jury duty.
The film's muted reception stems from its refusal to offer catharsis — it ends where most courtroom dramas would begin their third act.