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Someone Like Me
Someone Like Me

Someone Like Me

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Documentary

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After 11 strangers unite to help a gay youth escape life-threatening violence in Uganda, the unexpected pandemic and conflicting opinions over his best interests test the limits of their commitment and jeopardize his fresh start in Canada.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

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Release Date

29 April 2021

Country

Canada

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