"An interior of violence." 26 October 1996 Drama 85 mins
This film was inspired by a real event—a young US Marine, recently back from the Gulf War, was found digging a grave for his murdered wife in the middle of the California Mojave.
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Sherry Sibley as Murdered Wife
Russ Little as Sergeant
Robert Mueller as Murderer
Jack O'Hara as Enlisted Man
Nina Menkes Director
United States 26 October 1996
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