Ryan Kiera Armstrong
Charlie
Madeline Brewer
Morgan
Indya Moore
Dr. Watkins
Summer Fontana
Girl
Oliver Spenceman
Boy
The One is a drama, thriller film released in 2021 exploring themes of short film. Directed by Nina Dobrev, it stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Madeline Brewer, Indya Moore. What appears to be a typical mother-son day in the park proves to be anything but typical.
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