The Wishmakers

May 15, 2011

1h 28m

★ 3.7

Together, they'll make each others' dream come true.

Overview

Three young gay men arrive in Los Angeles to fulfill their dreams and aspirations, during a summer which will change their lives. In a world of You Tube celebrities, unemployment, downward mobility, and socializing through Facebook, they make a wish in a fountain to find love, fame, and transcendence. Will any of them do it?

Genres

Comedy

Romance

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Cast

Ben

Ari Sorrentino

Corey

Matt Achine

Jason

Justin Martindale

Mary

Sally Kirkland

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Robert Prior

Craig

Scott Hislop

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