Son of the Sunshine

Jan 18, 2009

1h 27m

★ 4.8

Love heals.

Overview

A socially disconnected young man with Tourette's Syndrome undergoes an experimental surgery to correct his disorder, but as his symptoms start to fade so does his ability to heal the sick and dying.

Genres

Drama

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Heart Shaped Movies

Son of the Sunshine Trailers

Cast

Sonny Johnns

Ryan Ward

Arielle

Rebecca McMahon

Meryl Johnns

Shantelle Canzanese

Liz Johnns

JoAnn Nordstrom

Leonard Johnns

Steven L. Bird

John

Craig Porritt

Jackie

Robert Skeates

Doug

Jordan Duarte

Dr. Morgan

Don Tjart

Baby Meryl

Eden Genovese

Sonny - Age 5

Jesse Potter

Sonny - Age 11

Gal Amit

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