
Jolene(2010)
A teenage orphan spends ten years traveling to experience life.


“He wanted to be loved for more than just a night.”
A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.

Branden Nadon
Nathan

Dylan Walsh
Boon Palmer

Kelly Rowan
Erin

Matthew Currie Holmes
Jordan

Jordan Weller
Lloyd

Carrie Schiffler
Nathan's Mom

Valerie Planche
Mrs. Ross

Stephen Strachan
Ferris

David LeReaney
Gym Teacher

Joe Norman Shaw
Nathan's First Pick-up
Jet Boy is a drama film released in 2001 exploring themes of drug dealer, prostitute, runaway, overdose, undercover cop, male prostitution. Directed by Dave Schultz, it stars Branden Nadon, Dylan Walsh, Kelly Rowan. A coming-of-age story of a reluctant 13-year-old hustler named Nathan who will do whatever it takes to feel loved.
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