Ant starts to wonder about his sexuality when he meets deaf teenager Early. His friend Tremor picks up on Ant's interest and begins to tease him, leading to some very awkward but revealing conversations.
Social & External
The people behind it
A.J. Andersen
Ant
Nic Caruccio
Tremor
Beck Nolan
Early
Alicia Hilton
Ant's Mother
Keli Delane
Early's Mother
James Santelle
Ant's Father
Kevin Gubish
Father's Gay Lover
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