Broken Diamonds

In the wake of his father's death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he's forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.

Cast

Ben Platt

as Scott

Lola Kirke

as Cindy

Debs Howard

as Julia

Yvette Nicole Brown

as Cookie

Alphonso McAuley

Andy Thompson

as Lawyer

Chad Willett

as Leeland Weaver

Lynda Boyd

as Mom

Bronwen Smith

as Support Group Leader

Jason McKinnon

as Policeman

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