Synopsis

Based on a true story. Liz Murray is a young girl who is taken care of by her loving, but drug-addicted parents. Liz becomes homeless at 15 and after a tragedy comes upon her, she begins her work to finish high school.

Cast

Thora Birch

Liz Murray

Michael Riley

Peter

Kelly Lynch

Jean Murray

Robert Bockstael

David

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Makyla Smith

Chris

Elliot Page

Young Lisa

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Jennifer Pisana

Young Liz

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Aron Tager

Pops

Marla McLean

Lisa

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Marguerite McNeil

Eva

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Amber Godfrey

Dawn

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Seamus Morrison

Bobby

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John Fulton

Old Irish Cop

Rejean Cournoyer

Young Irish Cop

Mauralea Austin

Miss Wanda

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Kristine Slawter

Tall Thin Girl

Mary-Colin Chisholm

Teacher at Public School

Stan Carew

New York Times Editor

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Cecil Wright

Mr. Maki

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Deb Allen

Counselor

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Bailey Williams

Girl #1

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Desiree Adams

Girl #2

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Adrien Dixon

Boy #1

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Ashton Benette

Boy #2

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