"Fight for Love"
When juvenile inmate Malcolm is offered a chance at parole, he is torn between his chance for freedom and protecting the one he loves.
Social & External
The people behind it
Reef Ireland
Malcolm
Luke Mullins
Adam
Frank Sweet
Gav
Shannon Glowacki
Tye
Richard Anastasios
Simmo
Lachlan Ward
Bosey
Peter Monea
Boy In Fight
Christina Chidiac
Fish And Chip Shop Lady
Damien D'Costa
Nurse
Tom Vogel
Juvenile Detention Center Guard
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