BIRD IN THE SKY

BIRD IN THE SKY

9.3IMDb Score
Released:2005-08-24
Duration:75 min
Director:Robert Flanagan
Actors:Rob Lowa Abreu, John Rodriguez, Kay Merryweather, Mike Kuchar, Bridget Barkan
Production:Ajax Films

Overview:

BIRD IN THE SKY is a gritty, poetic tale of a young man’s spiritual struggle on the streets of New York City. Rob has been given a second chance to right the wrongs of his street-wise past; he must perform a miracle to be saved. His fate lies in his love for a young woman, Kay, who is coping with the loss of her child.

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