Before the Lights Come Up
It’s hard to tell what’s real.
2013 · 1h 30m · Not Rated Drama, Music
Overview
A medical scare sends a forgotten musical icon back to Los Angeles blowing up the lives of his sister struggling to find her own spotlight, along with the one who got away. Now, facing what’s left unsaid is the only way to put the pieces back together.
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