The Playground

NR
2h 31m
2017
3.667 /10 (9)

Overview

A fable of five vastly separate inner-city lives who struggle against their limitations in an interlocking tale assembled by a dark orchestrator.

Country : United States of America
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 2017-10-12

Top Billed Cast

Myles Cranford

Old Homeless Man

Merrick McCartha

Grandison

Shane P. Allen

Mr. Vaugn

Christopher Salazar

Joseph

Ghadir

Jill

Raye Richards

Hairdresser Coworker

Felicity Bryant

Playground Girl

Marci Krown

Melanie

Jennifer Paredes

Auto Mechanic Clerk

Taylor Koster

Salon Patron

Katelyn Katz

Karin

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