Rukus

A hybrid of documentary and fiction, Rukus is a queer coming-of-age story set in the liminal spaces of furry conventions, southern punk houses, and virtual worlds.

Cast

Brett Hanover

as Himself

Khyber Kitsune

as Himself

Alanna Stewart

as Robin

Bianca Phillips

as Herself

Stan Polson

as Himself

Rukus

as Himself

Sable

as Himself

White Wolf

as Herself

Andrew Gafford

as Rukus (voice)

Dylan Thompson

as Young Rukus / Rukusu

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