"Some bets cost more."
A young gambling addict jeopardizes his relationship and future when he bets on the Academy Awards, ignoring his partner's concerns, until the consequences of his actions catch up with him.
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The people behind it
Christian Beck
Oscar
Kaielyn Fabe
Layah
Alyssa Andronyk
Abigail Parker (voice)
John Lenard Derby
Lance Corey (voice)
Daniel Barzilay
Live Announcer (voice)
Jed Solano
Best Actor Winner (voice)
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