san diego, california,single mother,mother daughter relationship

Tumbleweeds (1999)

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They ran away from everything but each other.

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Gavin O'Connor
  • Profile picture of Janet McTeer
    Mary Jo Walker Janet McTeer
  • Profile picture of Kimberly J. Brown
    Ava Walker Kimberly J. Brown
  • Profile picture of Jay O. Sanders
    Dan Miller Jay O. Sanders
  • Profile picture of Gavin O'Connor
    Jack Ranson Gavin O'Connor
  • Profile picture of Laurel Holloman
    Laurie Pendleton Laurel Holloman
  • Profile picture of Lois Smith
    Ginger Lois Smith
  • Profile picture of Michael J. Pollard
    Mr. Cummings Michael J. Pollard
  • Profile picture of Linda Porter
    Mrs. Boman Linda Porter

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Keywords

  • san diego, california
  • single mother
  • mother daughter relationship