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The Lottery of Life
The Lottery of Life

The Lottery of Life

Just When You Thought It Couldn't Possibly Get Any Worse...It Doesn't.

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DramaComedy

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David Cole is a twenty-something man trying to make ends meet. His wannabe actor roommate Steve isn't making things any easier for him. But when a nasty string of bad luck turns his life upside down, only then can he realize that he may not be as unlucky as he thinks.

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Budget

$250

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

34 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

25 July 2013

Country

Canada

Cast

Robert C. Eaton

Robert C. Eaton

David Cole

Shawn Nova

Shawn Nova

Steven Haines

Diana Schoutsen

Diana Schoutsen

Sarah

Deborah Sawyer

Deborah Sawyer

Mom

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