A Long Road to Tao

Apr 5, 2024

2h 0m

★ 0.0

Overview

Inspired by a true story of best friends (Dayne and Lance) who mysteriously lose touch, then reunite when Dayne discovers that Lance is dying of AIDS. A journey ensues as spiritual enlightenment unfolds through sea, sand and nature, embracing acceptance of the inevitable death of his best friend and the rising of consciousness. A Long Road to Tao will encourage audiences to reach a depth of becoming water, facing fears and accepting the flow of love as love.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Dayne Thomas

KC Deane

Lance Pearson

Jason Bernardo

Megan Pearson

Molly Reed

Val

Humberto Castro

Sonny

Norman Patrick Brown

Homeless Man

Gregory M. Abramson

Chile Ristra Man

Greg Facio

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