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On the Bus
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On the Bus

2009-03-21 · 6 min · ★ 3.5

Drama

Teenage years, the best and worst years of our lives. Jeremy is an ordinary teenager, living an ordinary teenage life. Because of his shyness, he fantasizes conversations with his crush, Sean. But what happens when he loses control of something completely in his mind?

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Directors
Tracy D. Smith
Production companies
Vancouver Film School
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Giles PantonGiles PantonSean
Jeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeffrey Bowyer-ChapmanJeremy
Francesca McDowellSarah
Karyn NanosMallory
Bo HaLisa
Phil SchroederBus Driver
Sam AngusBus Student
Ian TangBus Student
Aaron ChanBus Student

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