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The Curiosity of Chance (2006)

It’s the ‘80s once again, new wave angst and genderbending fashion are all the rage, but new kid at school, Chance Marquis, is trying to find new ways to stand out. Being an odd and somewhat awkward teenager makes him the target of the school bully. To deal with this dilemma, Chance turns to the opposite ends of the high school spectrum for help. On one side is the flamboyant drag queen and at the other, the varsity jock, Levi Sparks with whom Chance develops a unique friendship.

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Top billed cast

Tad HilgenbrinkChance Marquis
Brett ChukermanLevi Sparks
Chris MulkeySir
Aldevina Da SilvaTwyla Tiller
Pieter Van NieuwenhuyzeHank Hudson
Maxim MaesBrad Harden
Danny CalanderClaire Vuoyant
Colleen CameronSienna Marquis
Magali UytterhaegenV.P. Ophelia Smelker

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