Alberta (Canada) rural farm-boy Sheldon Kennedy feels abused by dad when punished for poor performances compared to big brother Troy. being recruited for professional ice-hockey at age 14 seems an ideal way out, straight to a party animal's good life. Yet after a Vegas marriage with Jana and hearing she's pregnant, Sheldon breaks down and tells her what's eating at him for years: coach Graham James, whoa arranged for him to be transferred each time James was, sexually abused Sheldon, who fears to be laughed away as a queer and loose his only career avenue if he goes public
Jonathan Scarfe
as Sheldon Kennedy
Polly Shannon
as Jana
Robert Wisden
as Graham James
Brent Stait
as Mel Kennedy
Lynda Boyd
as Shirley Kennedy
Justin Stillwell
as Troy Kennedy
Edanna Andrews
as Sherry Kennedy
Jack Ackroyd
as Verlin Sawchuk
Ty Olsson
as Mark
Noel Fisher
as Young Sheldon Kennedy
Matt Beatty
as Calgary Flames Hockey Player
david chapman
as Don Smythe