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Paper Bag Plan

2024-10-11 · 108 min · ★ 6.0

Drama

Diagnosed with terminal cancer, a devoted father embarks on a heartwarming race against time to teach his disabled son how to bag groceries and gain his independence.

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Directors
Anthony Lucero
Production companies
Blue Sun Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Lance KinseyLance KinseyOscar
Cole MassieBilly
Ravi KapoorRavi KapoorTom
Chandra RussellTonya
Jillian MercadoRuby
Diana Lee InosantoDiana Lee InosantoMindy
Diana Elizabeth TorresDiana Elizabeth Torres
Yareli ArizmendiYareli ArizmendiCase Worker
Augie IsaacAugie IsaacMike
Gill GayleGill GayleHomeless Frank
René MenaRené MenaAlfonso
Jaime AymerichJaime AymerichMarcus
Lynna YeeJill
Bernadette GuckinCameron
Erik Estrada LoaizaNick
Louie LibertiNeighbor
Raul WalderAlfonso's Boyfriend

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