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"Soon... everything will change."

2006

1h 26m

5.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Dylan is a young man who two weeks before graduating from high-school starts to second guess his plans to go to Boston with his girlfriend, Gina. He struggles to discover what he truly wants to do amidst the pressure he feels from Gina, his friends, his father, and his teachers.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Alex Frost

Alex Frost

Dylan

Marnette Patterson

Marnette Patterson

Gina

Taylor Handley

Taylor Handley

Ryan

Max Van Ville

Max Van Ville

Eric

Bobby Brewer

Faison

Paul Benz

Zac

Mike Baldridge

Mr. Jones

Thomas F. Duffy

Thomas F. Duffy

Dylan's Father

Shelly Lipkin

Mr. Cramer

James T. Callahan

James T. Callahan

Principal Watson

Creative team

Directed by: Jordan Albertsen
Written by: David Sean Robinson
Jordan Albertsen
Produced by: David Sean Robinson
Brian Scott Robinson

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