

Tumbleweeds
1999-11-24 · 102 min · ★ 6.4
Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.
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- Directors
- Gavin O'Connor
- Production companies
- Fine Line Features
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 312,000
- Revenue
- USD 1,400,000
Top Cast
Janet McTeerMary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. BrownAva Walker
Jay O. SandersDan Miller
Gavin O'ConnorJack Ranson
Laurel HollomanLaurie Pendleton
Lois SmithGinger
Michael J. PollardMr. Cummings
Linda PorterMrs. Boman
Cody McMainsAdam Riley
Sara DowningRachel Riley
Joel PolisVice PrincipalTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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