Synopsis
Erik, a loner, finds a friend in Dexter, an eleven-year-old boy with AIDS. They vow to find a cure for AIDS together and save Dexter's life in an eventful summer.
Cast

Joseph Mazzello
Dexter

Brad Renfro
Erik

Annabella Sciorra
Linda

Diana Scarwid
Gail

Bruce Davison
Dr. Stevens

Nicky Katt
Pony

Aeryk Egan
Tyler

Renée Humphrey
Angle

Peter Moore
Male Nurse

John Carroll Lynch
Skipper #1

John Beasley
Skipper #2

Jeremy Howard
Tyler's Buddy #2
T. Mychael Rambo
Garbageman #1
David Alan Smith
Garbageman #2
Laurie A. Sinclair
Cheryl

Mary McCusker
Nurse Murphy

Shirley Venard
Nurse Snyder
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