"Based on a true story"

2013

1h 33m

5.9(64 votes)

Drama

Thriller

Overview

Based on the Vanity Fair article of the same title, a story about a young boy drawn into a web of lies through an online chatroom.

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Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

Jamie Blackley

Mark

Acting

Toby Regbo

John

Acting

Jaime Winstone

Rachel

Acting

Joanne Froggatt

Detective Inspector Sarah Clayton

Acting

Liz White

Janet

Acting

Stephanie Leonidas

Kelly

Acting

Mark Womack

Mark's Dad

Acting

Amy Wren

Zoey

Acting

Jack Lowden

Henry

Acting

Lenore Thomas

Nurse

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