Why this heartthrob went indie for his film debut

After breaking out in YA hit "The Summer I Turned Pretty," Christopher Briney makes his film debut opposite Ben Kingsley in "Dalíland."
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Why 'Summer I Turned Pretty' heartthrob Christopher Briney went indie for his film debut Click to view images

After breaking out in YA hit "The Summer I Turned Pretty," Christopher Briney makes his film debut opposite Ben Kingsley in "Dalíland."

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