Bruiser (2021)
After his father gets into a fight at a bowling alley, Darious begins to investigate the limitations of his own manhood.
Top billed cast
Noble B. WhittedDarious
J.D. WilliamsMalcolm- Athena ColónMonica
Alexis SuarezAndy- Gabriel Gonzalez Jr.Mike
- Blake CallaghanJason
- Mia McDonoghJune
- Isabella LoringJessica
Steven StricklandExtra
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