Top Cast
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Michael D'Ascenzo
Khaled
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Michèle Duquet
Monique
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Normand Bissonnette
Little François
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Michael Kanev
Ivan
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Lynne Deragon
Rosa
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John Ralston
Mr. Borquin
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Gerry Quigley
Vice Principal Findlay
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Joanne Boland
Teacher
Overview
An immigrant boy faces difficulty growing up in Toronto's apartment slums.
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