The Unvarnished Boy

Top 10 Billed Cast

Sean Mathieson
Sean Mathieson

Paul

Yolanda Jessel
Yolanda Jessel

Wendy

Craig March
Craig March

Cop

David Beairsto
David Beairsto

Club Owner

Broadus Mattison
Broadus Mattison

Bouncer

Leanne Merrett
Leanne Merrett

Paul's Mother

Chris Olson
Chris Olson

Fighting Boyfriend

Juliana Wimbles
Juliana Wimbles

Fighting Girlfriend

Tiera Skovbye
Tiera Skovbye

Underage Kid #1

Devon Busswood
Devon Busswood

Underage Kid #2

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    A young boy struggles with life on the streets of Vancouver's dangerous and soul-consuming lower East side.

  • Release Date

    2010-10-18

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    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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    English
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