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Derek has just taken over his father's church, much to the dislike of the older and very traditional congregation. Having witnessed corruption in the church all of his life, he is set on reforming the small congregation. But facing a secret addiction to pornography, Derek realizes he also needs a new start. His quest for redemption is tested when his path crosses with Mary, a porn star who is tired of living in secret chasing a life of stardom that she knows will never happen. Can Derek find a way to save them both?
After suffering sexual abuse from her childhood pastor and alienation from her religious mother, Mary refuses to turn to any church for help. What can Mary do when the drugs, alcohol and promiscuity no longer numbs the pain?
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