The Lottery of Life
Jul 25, 2013 | IMDB 10
34 min Watch NowDrama, Comedy
David Cole is a twenty-something man trying to make ends meet. His wannabe actor roommate Steve isn't making things any easier for him. But when a nasty string of bad luck turns his life upside down, only then can he realize that he may not be as unlucky as he thinks.
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