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Lions in Waiting
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Lions in Waiting

2017-08-18 · 17 min · ★ 4.4

Drama · Romance

The new member of a high school hockey team struggles to make sense of who he is.

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Directors
Jason Karman
Production companies
British Columbia Arts Council, OUTtv
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

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Marco DarvasiMarco DarvasiBruce
Bob FrazerBob FrazerCoach
Quinten JamesQuinten JamesQuentin
Taylor KareTaylor KareRay
Riley DavisRiley Davis
Kenny Wood-SchatzKenny Wood-Schatz
Zac VranZac Vran

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