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The River You Step In

  • 2019
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
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Emily Andrews, Sean Baek, Daniel Brière, Andrew Jackson, Anita La Selva, Jani Lauzon, Astrid Van Wieren, Jason Sharman, Daniel Briere, Michaela Washburn, Sera-Lys McArthur, Wes Berger, Laura Nordin, Jon Michaelson, Marcel Stewart, Sharmila Dey, Andy Trithardt, Claire Burns, Blake Hannahson, and Derek Brown in The River You Step In (2019)
When a young First Nations client dies after she commits her to police custody, Stevie Vandervliet (ASTRID VAN WIEREN - currently appearing in the Tony-nominated COME FROM AWAY) struggles to keep the troubled people she works wth away from the system she no longer trusts.
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Set in an East Toronto neighborhood, THE RIVER YOU STEP IN is about a maverick social worker and the troubled people she tries to help, and engages with issues of domestic abuse, addiction, ... Read allSet in an East Toronto neighborhood, THE RIVER YOU STEP IN is about a maverick social worker and the troubled people she tries to help, and engages with issues of domestic abuse, addiction, and racial prejudice.Set in an East Toronto neighborhood, THE RIVER YOU STEP IN is about a maverick social worker and the troubled people she tries to help, and engages with issues of domestic abuse, addiction, and racial prejudice.

  • Director
    • Jon Michaelson
  • Writers
    • Jon Michaelson
    • Astrid Van Wieren
    • Derek Brown
  • Stars
    • Astrid Van Wieren
    • Sharmila Dey
    • Daniel Briere
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    38
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jon Michaelson
    • Writers
      • Jon Michaelson
      • Astrid Van Wieren
      • Derek Brown
    • Stars
      • Astrid Van Wieren
      • Sharmila Dey
      • Daniel Briere
    • 4User reviews
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    Astrid Van Wieren
    • Stevie
    Sharmila Dey
    • Mina
    Daniel Briere
    Daniel Briere
    • Karl
    Claire Burns
    Claire Burns
    • Tracy
    Marcel Stewart
    • George
    Wes Berger
    • Ben
    Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson
    • Gabe
    Michaela Washburn
    • Aiyana
    Anita La Selva
    Anita La Selva
    • Inez
    Renée Hackett
    • Donna
    • (as Renee Hackett)
    Sera-Lys McArthur
    Sera-Lys McArthur
    • Ailene
    • (as Sera Lys McArthur)
    Zarrin Darnell-Martin
    Zarrin Darnell-Martin
    • Sylvie
    Jessica Hinkson
    Jessica Hinkson
    • 1st Café Patron
    Deborah Sherman
    • 2nd Café Patron
    Tennille Read
    Tennille Read
    • Bar Waitress
    Philip Douglas Kerr
    • Phillip
    Margaret Lamarre
    Margaret Lamarre
    • Drunk Woman
    Camille Hollett-French
    Camille Hollett-French
    • Karen (Drunk Woman's Daughter)
    • Director
      • Jon Michaelson
    • Writers
      • Jon Michaelson
      • Astrid Van Wieren
      • Derek Brown
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    10nankevans

    Gritty and compelling

    Great performance by Astrid Van Wieran. A gripping snapshot of every day people struggling to have a better life.
    10trish-25046

    Human drama, love and pain

    A range of moving performances - especially by lead actress Astrid van Wieren - made this a compelling contemporary drama. Would love to see this become a television series as there are certainly so many more stories to tell about Stevie and her clients.
    10vmacdo

    Great work!

    Loved it. Performances were outstanding, especially the lead actress. Would highly recommend.
    10sciencelover-28373

    compelling and real

    The character's stories were woven together so well. Great work by Astrid Van Wieren and the rest of the cast. Loved how it was a slice of life and felt authentic. We need more stories like this.

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    • Release date
      • October 14, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
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    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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