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The System

"Based On A True Story"

2023

0h 19m

9.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

A recently widowed Mr. Jordan finds himself stuck in the health system as he battles cancer alone.

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Terence Knox

Mr. Jordan

Terence Knox

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Michael Stephen Thomas

Dr. Montgomery

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Tiffany Agena

Charge Nurse

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Cindy Juntunen

Nurse #1

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Corey Jenkins Jr.

Intern Bokamoso

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Brianna Sacry

Intern Cassie

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Deven Austin

Intern Darin

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Sergio Bueno

Schedule Nurse

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Heidi Dagle

Nurse #2

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Lynn Schatz

Mrs. Jordan

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