Jody Dunlap is a neglected child who clings strongly to his compassionate teacher, Mr. Lewis. When Mr. Lewis confronts Jody's father on multiple occasions regarding his parental negligence, Peter Dunlap becomes threatened and vengeful seeking to find a way to eliminate Mr. Lewis. As law enforcement becomes involved, Jody now has to make a decision between his aloof father and his caring teacher.
Joseph S. Wilson
Mr. Lewis
Sunny Suljic
Jody Dunlap
Donnie Evans
Peter Dunlap
Leha Long
Detective Foster
Tasia Grant
Attorney Dowers
Kenneth Manos
Attorney Ruffins
Nadine Bone
Ms. Parker
Dylan R. Nix
Coach Hurt
Jessica Pressley
Classroom Student
Jody Dunlap is a neglected child who clings strongly to his compassionate teacher, Mr. Lewis. When Mr. Lewis confronts Jody's father on multiple occasions regarding his parental negligence, Peter Dunlap becomes threatened and vengeful seeking to find a way to eliminate Mr. Lewis. As law enforcement becomes involved, Jody now has to make a decision between his aloof father and his caring teacher.
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