Umbra of Deceit
A corrupt government, a skilled operative, a deadly alliance.
2023 · 4m · N/A Crime, Thriller
Overview
In the halls of power, a minister has fallen from grace. Government agent Beckett recruits a deadly operative Richards with a dubious past to restore control via coercion. As the power play unfolds, Beckett must confront the consequences of his choices while Richards seeks to safeguard his own interests.
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