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Sucker
When Chinese-Australian teenager Lawrence cheats at and fails his high-school exams, destroying his dreams of a medical degree, he's banished to the country for the summer. There, he meets wily old conman the Professor and his cynical daughter Sarah, and learns that even the sneakiest scam can't conjure up love. Is it a true story? That might be another of Leung's tricks.
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When Chinese-Australian teenager Lawrence cheats at and fails his high-school exams, destroying his dreams of a medical degree, he's banished to the country for the summer. There, he meets wily old conman the Professor and his cynical daughter Sarah, and learns that even the sneakiest scam can't conjure up love. Is it a true story? That might be another of Leung's tricks.
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Genre:Comedy
Written By:Ben Chessell, Lawrence Leung
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Runtime:90 minutes
Studio:Robyn Kershaw Productions, Guilty Content, Film Victoria, Screen Australia
Cast
Ben Chessell
Director
Timothy Spall
The Professor
John Luc
Lawrence
Lily Sullivan
Sarah
Jacek Koman
Riley
Shaun Micallef
Harry - Record Store Owner
Kat Stewart
Emma
Lawrence Leung
The Real Lawrence Leung
Ferdinand Hoang
Leo - Lawrence's Dad
Linda Schragger
Mai-Ling - Lawrence's Mum
Yang Li
Uncle Sam
Syd Brisbane
Mick - Dodgy Barman #1
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