Understand

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Understand

"But do they really understand?"

2024

0h 6m

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Drama

Overview

A teenage boy's journey through coping with the loss of his best friend.

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5 members

Acting

Dylan Parker

Seb

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Alfie Kingett

The Therapist

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Evie Baker

Emma

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Benji Wield

Stephen

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Directing

Finn Russell

Ryan (Voice) (Uncredited)

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