The Journey of Jared Price

The Journey of Jared Price

Along a young man's search for independence and sexual discovery are deceit, loneliness and perhaps, a chance to love.

2000 · 96 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Romance

A gay young man becomes involved with his blind employer's untrustworthy son. Jared Price is a small town boy who arrives in Hollywood with a few hundred bucks and a lifetime of dreams. See how he handles each situation he gets into and grows in his understanding of who he is. When what he thinks is his first love turns out to be false, see how he is helped and given the strength to stay in L.A. and try again. This film will remind you that love is worth waiting for and that there is always hope. A hustler for a roommate, a wealthy Hollywood executive for a boss, a lonely blind woman and a loveable new best friend make "The Journey of Jared Price" an adventure you will never forget.

Directed by Dustin Lance Black · Written by Dustin Lance Black

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Corey Spears Jared Price
Jarrad Webster Javier
Josh Jacobson Robert
Rocki Craigg Mrs. Haines
Steve Tyler Matthew Haines
Bryan Shyne Andrew

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