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James is always in trouble. It's not easy being yourself, but sometimes when you feel the most alone the right people come into your life.
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James is always in trouble. It's not easy being yourself, but sometimes when you feel the most alone the right people come into your life.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Matt Pearson
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Runtime:7 minutes
Studio:Varsity Films
Cast
Matt Pearson
Director
Jim Smith
James (a.k.a Yi)
Charlotte Jakubowski
Jennifer (a.k.a Hekima)
Amanda Sherman
Psychologist
Jackson Evans
Young James
Henry Allen
Teenage James
John Koch
Office Jerk
Nobuyuki Fukuda
Barista
Sarah Baber
Older Sister
Indiana Crowther
Brother
Pia-Carla Bernardi
Teenage School Girl
Mick West
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