
The Unvarnished Boy
Drama
Overview
A young boy struggles with life on the streets of Vancouver's dangerous and soul-consuming lower East side.
Top Cast


Sean Mathieson
Sean Mathieson
Paul
Sean Mathieson
Paul
Yolanda Jessel
Yolanda Jessel
Wendy
Yolanda Jessel
Wendy


Craig March
Craig March
Cop
Craig March
Cop


David Beairsto
David Beairsto
Club Owner
David Beairsto
Club Owner


Broadus Mattison
Broadus Mattison
Bouncer
Broadus Mattison
Bouncer
Leanne Merrett
Leanne Merrett
Paul's Mother
Leanne Merrett
Paul's Mother
Chris Olson
Chris Olson
Fighting Boyfriend
Chris Olson
Fighting Boyfriend


Juliana Wimbles
Juliana Wimbles
Fighting Girlfriend
Juliana Wimbles
Fighting Girlfriend


Tiera Skovbye
Tiera Skovbye
Underage Kid #1
Tiera Skovbye
Underage Kid #1


Devon Busswood
Devon Busswood
Underage Kid #2
Devon Busswood
Underage Kid #2
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