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Ponyboi

Ponyboi

Some break the rules. Others break free.

20257.01h 43mR

Overview

Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.

Directed by Esteban Arango
Written by River Gallo
Produced by River Gallo, Adel 'Future' Nur, Mark Ankner
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Top Cast

River Gallo

River Gallo

Ponyboi

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien

Vinnie

Victoria Pedretti

Victoria Pedretti

Angel

Murray Bartlett

Murray Bartlett

Bruce

Keith William Richards

Keith William Richards

Two-Tone

Indya Moore

Indya Moore

Charlie

Juan Carlos Hernández

Juan Carlos Hernández

Carlos

Annie Henk

Annie Henk

Luz

Miles Coreas

Miles Coreas

Young Ponyboi

Stephen Moscatello

Stephen Moscatello

Lucky

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Themes & Keywords

drug dealernew jerseysexualitylaundromaton the runpregnant womanlgbtvalentine's daysex workergender identitysick fatherintersexfather son relationshipbased on short filmindependent film

About Ponyboi

Ponyboi is a crime, thriller, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of drug dealer, new jersey, sexuality, laundromat, on the run, pregnant woman. Directed by Esteban Arango, it stars River Gallo, Dylan O'Brien, Victoria Pedretti. Unfolding over the course of Valentine’s Day in New Jersey, a young intersex sex worker must run from the mob after a drug deal goes sideways, forcing him to confront his past.

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