Broken Gardenias

Jenni, an orphaned semi-savant, and a street hustler named Sam, steal a car and head to Los Angeles to find Jenni's father whom she hasn't seen or heard from since she was six years old.

Cast

Alma Saraci

as Jenni Madras

Jack Morocco

as Sam

Amanda Hall

as Jesse

Paul D. Masterson

as Mr. Nick

Craig Michaelson

as Don

Caroline Heinle

as Mira

Nathan Douglas

as Rob

Julian Silver

as Taylor

Andrea Gavric

as Tanya

Steve Judkins

as Martin

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