Jacob

Apr 22, 2018

0h 9m

★ 5.0

The Story of a Suicide Survivor

Overview

After finding his older brother's lifeless body, the suicide prompts cathartic changes in a young man. A true story about discovering the importance of humor amongst life's darkest moments.

Genres

Drama

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Cast

Bobby

Jack Boggan

Brian (Voice)

Bobby Chase

Mom (Voice)

Jennifer Lefsyk

EMT

Eric McClimans

911 Dipatcher

Mindy Miner

EMT

Mark Phelps

Grandma

Angela B. Potrikus

Jake (Voice)

John Mac Schnurr

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