Acts of Worship

Alix is taken in by a photographer, Digna, who despite her friends' protests, tries to help Alix piece her life back together and overcome her addictions.

Cast

Ana Reeder

as Alix

Michael Hyatt

as Digna

Christopher Kadish

as Mark

Michael Buscemi

as Guy #1

John Ahearn

as Fence

Elizabeth Rodriguez

as Jan

Brian J. Burchill

as Dan

Cesar Leonardo

as Pete

Nestor Rodriguez

as Anthony

Kelly Cole

as Carl

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