3rd Degree(2023)

3rd Degree is a drama-thriller that follows Deon from childhood trauma into adulthood. When his father is betrayed by a business partner, the wound runs deep. Two decades later, Deon is consumed by revenge, but his obsession collides with an unexpected romantic entanglement that complicates everything. The film balances dark drama with moments of dark comedy and genuine surprises, refusing to settle into a single tone. What begins as a straightforward revenge narrative becomes something messier and more human—a story about how the past refuses to stay buried, and how the pursuit of vengeance can derail the life you're actually living. Deon must navigate between his hunger for justice and the possibility of something real.