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Akron

2015-10-06 · 88 min · ★ 7.2

Romance · Drama

Benny, a college freshman at the University of Akron, Ohio meets and falls for fellow freshman Christopher at a football game. With the support of their families and friends they embark on a new relationship. But a tragic event in the past involving their mothers soon comes to light and threatens to tear them apart.

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Directors
Brian O'Donnell, Sasha King
Production companies
Towpath Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Matthew FriasMatthew FriasBenny Cruz
Edmund DonovanEdmund DonovanChristopher Welling
Andréa BurnsAndréa BurnsLenora Cruz
Amy da LuzCarol Welling
Joseph MelendezJoseph MelendezDavid Cruz
Isabel Rose MachadoBecca Cruz
Cailan RoseCailan RoseJulie

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