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The Unvarnished Boy

The Unvarnished Boy

2010•19m•5.0/10
Drama

Ratings

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5.0/10(1)

A young boy struggles with life on the streets of Vancouver's dangerous and soul-consuming lower East side.

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Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Sean Mathieson

Sean Mathieson

Paul

Yolanda Jessel

Wendy

Craig March

Craig March

Cop

David Beairsto

David Beairsto

Club Owner

Broadus Mattison

Broadus Mattison

Bouncer

Leanne Merrett

Paul's Mother

Chris Olson

Fighting Boyfriend

Juliana Wimbles

Juliana Wimbles

Fighting Girlfriend

Tiera Skovbye

Tiera Skovbye

Underage Kid #1

Devon Busswood

Devon Busswood

Underage Kid #2

Jackson Weaver White

Underage Kid #3

Simon Drake

Flowershop Merchant

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