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For a Text

20185mMovieDrama

Following the life of anorexic teen Tom Miller, a boy who wishes to be thinner.

DirectorHarry Jenkins
WriterHarry Jenkins
ProducersHarry Jenkins·Adam Miles

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Cast · Directed by Harry Jenkins

RR
Reuben Roper
Tom
RJ
Rachael Jenkins
Charlotte
EJ
Emma Jenkins
Mum
CJ
Chris Jenkins
Dad
CH
Cian Hutnell
Friend 1
LM
Lucas Martin
Friend 2

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