When Life Was Good
2008 · 86 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama
Brooklyn flies home to surprise her boyfriend on his birthday, but immediately changes her mind upon arrival and decides to hide out for the summer with her friend Faith. Faith lives with Casey and with relationship problems of their own, the couple are happy with the distraction...until Brooklyn begins to assert herself, then all of the characters come face to face with the hard realities of their relationships.
Directed by Terry Miles · Written by Terry Miles
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Cast
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Kristine Cofsky Brooklyn -
Casey Manderson Casey - K Kacie Hart Faith
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Rob Carpenter Mischa -
Ryan Haneman Chuck - B Brody Harms Alex
- K Kristen Hovet Miranda
- R Rob Leickner Sven Olfanssen
- D Duncan MacLellan Ben
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Brenda Matthews Faith's Mother - J John Paul McGlynn Johnny
- M Michelle Miazga Chloe
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