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Broken People

Broken People

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Broken People

"Two tragedies walk into a bar..."

2023

1h 35m

3.0(2 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

Brett and Jake meet in a bar and decide to drown their sorrows in whiskey, forgetting the past, ignoring the future, and exploring life, love, and tragedy together for one fateful night.

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TWENTYTEN Productions

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Nick Scott

Nick Scott

Jake Barnes

Harley Jennings

Brett Ashley

Raini MacGibbon

Jill Gorton

Ethan Ketzak

Mike Campbell

Creative team

Directed by: Travis Ketzak
Written by: Travis Ketzak

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