The Nature of Nicholas is a surreal story of twelve-year-old Nicholas as he struggles with an attraction to his best friend.
Social & External
The people behind it
Jeff Sutton
Nicholas
David Turnbull
Bobby
Ardith Boxall
Mother
Tom McCamus
Father
Robert Huculak
Roy
Katherine Lee Raymond
Jenna
Samantha Hill
Vicki
Erica Zawadowski
Kimberley
Blake Taylor
Doctor / Teacher / Realtor Man
Rhiannon Benedict
Realtor Woman
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