Lonely Boy

Mar 2, 2013

2h 5m

★ 4.3

Don't let the green grass fool you.

Overview

While seeking answers to a past he cannot remember, a schizophrenic must find the strength to control his mental illness as he tries to build relationships with those he pushed away. Winner of multiple festival awards.

Genres

Comedy

Drama

Production Companies

Exit 43 Productions

Lonely Boy Trailers

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Cast

Franky

Alev Aydin

Betsy

Melora Walters

Mr. Fitz

Richard Riehle

Dr. Christine Nolan

Lynn Whitfield

Jay

Greg Vrotsos

Bob

Mackenzie Astin

Alex

Natalie Distler

22 year old Betsy

Bailey Anne Borders

Michelle

Joy Suprano

Young Franky

Mateus Ward

Grant

Jack Plotnick

Ralph

Oanh Nguyen

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