
Afloat
Drama
Overview
Afloat follows Owen, a young man burdened by shame, fear, and trauma, who returns home and takes an experimental pill meant to erase emotional pain. What he hopes will heal him only makes things worse.
Top Cast
Colin Mayhorn
Colin Mayhorn
Owen
Colin Mayhorn
Owen
McKenna Dvorak
McKenna Dvorak
Avery
McKenna Dvorak
Avery
Tommy Jenkins
Tommy Jenkins
Andrew
Tommy Jenkins
Andrew
Henry Hackett
Henry Hackett
Cam
Henry Hackett
Cam
Greg Holcombe
Greg Holcombe
Owen's Dad
Greg Holcombe
Owen's Dad
Zachary Hauer
Zachary Hauer
Young Owen
Zachary Hauer
Young Owen
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