The Playground

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The Playground

2017

2h 31m

3.7(9 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

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Myles Cranford

Old Homeless Man

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Merrick McCartha

Grandison

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Shane P. Allen

Mr. Vaugn

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Christopher Salazar

Joseph

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Ghadir

Jill

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Raye Richards

Hairdresser Coworker

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Felicity Bryant

Playground Girl

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Marci Krown

Melanie

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Jennifer Paredes

Auto Mechanic Clerk

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Taylor Koster

Salon Patron

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Katelyn Katz

Karin

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