Across the Tracks

A quiet, grounded sibling drama that simmers with resentment and hope, carried by gritty working-class detail and two brothers pulling in opposite directions.

Directed by

Sandy Tung

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ricky Schroder, Brad Pitt, Carrie Snodgress

Overview

When Billy returns from reform school he has to attend a different high school at the other side of town. He tries to start with a clean slate but his old rival doesn't make it easy on him and his buddy Louie tries to make him go astray again. His brother Joe, quite the opposite of Billy, is a good runner and determined to win a track scholarship. He suggests Billy to join his school's track team, which pits the two brothers against each other.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, redemption, ambition, identity

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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