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When Big People Lie

When Big People Lie

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When Big People Lie

2024

0h 14m

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Drama

Fantasy

Overview

Eight-year-old Elvis’ world begins to sink when his mother marries an immigrant stranger for money.

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Production Companies

American Film Institute Conservatory

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Kaden Quinn

Elvis

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Sasha Merci

Lola

Sasha Merci

Acting

Faruk Amireh

Mohammed

Faruk Amireh

Acting

Joseph Kamal

Mounir

Joseph Kamal

Acting

Diane Sargent

Lynne

Diane Sargent

Acting

Brisko Champ Lathan

Young Elvis

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Glorelys Mora

Aunt #1

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Nicole Duran

Aunt #2

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Crew

Ilonka Garcia

Abuela

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Ajayi Jackson

Rafael

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