Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

Prodigal Son

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Prodigal Son

2017

0h 9m

3.0(3 votes)

Overview

A short film about a closeted gay teenager coming out to a conservative Latino family.

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Cast & Crew

4 members

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Juan Felipe Restrepo

Unknown Role

Juan Felipe Restrepo

Acting

Iliana Nunez

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Acting

Andres Miranda

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Acting

Jonathan De La Torre

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