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A Long Way Home

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A Long Way Home

"Be careful who you bring into your life."

2014

0h 15m

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Drama

Overview

An everyday teenager feels like he is alone in the world. His own family neglects him nobody likes him, and he has no friends. One day, when a new boy comes to school, he sees his chance at a friendship. He starts to see a glimmer of hope, but future events cause his life to take a turn for the worse.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Josh Armstrong

Anthony

Matt Baker

Chase

Kyle Bonnell

Bully #1

Mitchell Gable

Bully #2

Krista Hoecherl

Sister

Stacia Freeman

Mom

Jared Freeman

Dad

Ben Doty

Teacher

Jack Freeman

Jack

David Jones

Student

Creative team

Directed by: Andrew Crane
Written by: Andrew Crane
Josh Armstrong
Produced by: Andrew Crane
Joe McCormick

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