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Vietnam veteran Jonathan Teller, struggling with guilt and delusions, plans suicide, but a chance encounter disrupts his decision as he grapples with reality, leaving his fate uncertain.
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Vietnam veteran Jonathan Teller, struggling with guilt and delusions, plans suicide, but a chance encounter disrupts his decision as he grapples with reality, leaving his fate uncertain.