The Kid Detective
Directed by Evan Morgan
20201hr 39min
In a town where the sun sets early and secrets linger in the shadows, meet Abe Applebaum, the former wonder kid detective turned washed-up adult sleuth. With a penchant for solving petty crimes while drowning his sorrows in a sea of regrettable decisions, Abe's life takes a sharp turn when a desperate young woman knocks on his door, seeking justice for a heinous crime.
As Abe delves into the murky world of adult mysteries, he uncovers a web of deceit, betrayal, and unexpected twists that challenge his rusty detective skills. With each clue unraveled, the line between childhood innocence and adult corruption blurs, leading him down a dangerous path where the stakes are higher than ever before. Will Abe rise to the occasion and crack the case that could redeem his tarnished reputation, or will he succumb to the demons of his past? Join Abe on a thrilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very end in "The Kid Detective."
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