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Shelter

2007-06-16 · 89 min · ★ 7.7

Drama · Romance

Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach works dead-end jobs to support his sister and her son. Questioning his life, he paints, surfs and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe. When Gabe's older brother returns home for the summer, Zach suddenly finds himself drawn into a relationship he didn't expect.

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Directors
Jonah Markowitz
Production companies
GP Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 142,666

Top Cast

Brad RoweBrad RoweShaun
Trevor WrightTrevor WrightZach
Tricia PiercePartier
Tina HolmesTina HolmesJeanne
Jackson WurthJackson WurthCody
Katie WalderKatie WalderTori
Matt BushellMatt BushellAlan
Ross ThomasRoss ThomasGabe
Joy GohringJoy GohringEllen
Don MargolinFather John
Alejandro PatiñoAlejandro PatiñoMoe
Caitlin CrosbyShari
Alicia SixtosAlicia SixtosAmber
Tarek ZohdyGabe's Friend
Robbi ChongRobbi ChongReceptionist
Dominic FiglioSurfer
Christina BlevinsChristina BlevinsPartier
Albert ReedBilly

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