Understand

Understand

Understand

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Understand

"But do they really understand?"

2024

0h 6m

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Drama

Overview

A teenage boy's journey through coping with the loss of his best friend.

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5 featured cast members

Starring

Dylan Parker

Dylan Parker

Seb

Alfie Kingett

The Therapist

Evie Baker

Emma

Benji Wield

Stephen

Finn Russell

Finn Russell

Ryan (Voice) (Uncredited)

Creative team

Directed by: Finn Russell
Written by: Finn Russell
Produced by: Finn Russell

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