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The Great & The Small
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The Great & The Small

2016-03-31 · 104 min · ★ 5.9

Drama

Twenty-six year old Scott is living on the streets and trying to find his way back into society while on probation for petty crimes. He attempts to navigate his relationship with his two bit criminal of a boss and an enigmatic detective, while at the same time winning back the heart of his ex-girlfriend, a working single mom. Never having a mother or father himself, Scott discovers the true meaning of fatherhood.

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Directors
Dusty Bias
Production companies
Fahrenheit Films, Cervidae Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Melanie LynskeyMelanie LynskeyMargaret
Ritchie CosterRitchie CosterRichie
Ann DowdAnn DowdDupre
Louisa KrauseLouisa KrauseNessa
Nick FinkNick FinkScott

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