The Drawer Boy (2017): Cast & Plot
The Drawer Boy is a 2017 film directed by Arturo Pérez Torres, starring Stuart Hughes as Angus, Jakob Ehman and Richard Clarkin. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- Arturo Pérez Torres
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Open City Works
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Drawer Boy About?
The premise of The Drawer Boy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In 1972 Ontario, a young Toronto theatre actor named Miles travels to Huron County to stay with Angus and Morgan, two elderly bachelor farmers. He intends to collect stories about rural life to inspire a play, but his arrival profoundly impacts all three men. As Miles attempts to capture their experiences through his art, the boundaries between reality and fiction become blurred, leading to irreversible changes in their lives.
The Drawer Boy Cast & Characters
Stuart Hughes leads the cast as Angus, with Jakob Ehman as Miles and Richard Clarkin as Morgan. Directed by Arturo Pérez Torres; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Arturo Pérez Torres
- Stuart Hughes as Angus
- Jakob Ehman as Miles
- Richard Clarkin as Morgan
- Sochi Fried as Frances
Also Starring in The Drawer Boy
· 2 more- Heidi Lynch Anne
- Courtney Lancaster Sally (as Courtney Ch'ng Lancaster)
The Drawer Boy Plot Summary
What happens in The Drawer Boy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Miles, Jakob Ehman, a young actor from a Toronto theatre group, travels to rural Ontario to observe two elderly bachelor farmers as part of his research for a new play. He steps into their quiet world with curiosity, and his presence nudges the farm’s routine toward a performance-like rhythm. As he documents their days, the line between verité theatre and lived memory begins to blur, and the farmers’ lives start to flow through the lens of someone else’s storytelling.
Full summary
The whole story of The Drawer Boy, scene by scene
The Drawer Boy Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.
- Teaser "The Drawer Boy" 20-Second Teaser
How Well Do You Know The Drawer Boy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of the young visitor who arrives at the farmers' homestead?
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The Drawer Boy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Drawer Boy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Drawer Boy?
The Drawer Boy runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was The Drawer Boy released?
The Drawer Boy was released on October 25, 2017.
Who directed The Drawer Boy?
The Drawer Boy was directed by Arturo Pérez Torres.
Who is in the cast of The Drawer Boy?
The Drawer Boy stars Stuart Hughes as Angus, Jakob Ehman as Miles and Richard Clarkin as Morgan, among 6 credited actors.
Does The Drawer Boy have a post-credit scene?
No. The Drawer Boy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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