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After spending a year in a juvenile center for beating up his stepfather, Todd Turnbull returns to his backwoods hometown a repentant, deeply religious boy. When he finds his best friend, Michael, withering away without any medical attention due to the family's spiritual beliefs, Todd must make a choice: let his friend die; or break his oath of non-violence and take matters into his own hands.

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The Replacement Child

Thomas Edison Film Festival

Festróia - Tróia International Film Festival

Rhode Island International Film Festival

Santa Fe Film Festival

Beverly Hills Film Festival

Ojai Film Festival

ATAS Foundation College Television Awards

Angelus Awards Student Film Festival

Boulder International Film Festival

Winnipeg International Film Festival

Omaha Film Festival

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