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Son of the Sunshine
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Son of the Sunshine

2009-01-18 · 87 min · ★ 5.0

Drama · Science Fiction

A socially disconnected young man with Tourette's Syndrome undergoes an experimental surgery to correct his disorder, but as his symptoms start to fade so does his ability to heal the sick and dying.

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Directors
Ryan Ward
Production companies
Heart Shaped Movies
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ryan WardRyan WardSonny Johnns
Rebecca McMahonArielle
Shantelle CanzaneseShantelle CanzaneseMeryl Johnns
JoAnn NordstromJoAnn NordstromLiz Johnns
Steven L. BirdLeonard Johnns
Craig PorrittJohn
Robert SkeatesJackie
Jordan DuarteJordan DuarteDoug
Don TjartDr. Morgan
Eden GenoveseBaby Meryl
Jesse PotterSonny - Age 5
Gal AmitSonny - Age 11
Rachel Salem WisemanArielle - Age 11
Amanda KistindeyMother on Subway
Isabella AchoneftosToddler on Subway
Alyssa AbernotSubway Girl

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