Where the Day Takes You

A raw, unflinching look at street survival that immerses you in its characters' harsh reality, leaving a lingering sense of loss and fragile hope.

Directed by

Marc Rocco

Genres

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Starring

Sean Astin, Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Dobson

Tagline

No parents. No rules.

Overview

King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Survival, isolation, found family, addiction

Content

Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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