Parasite
2019 · Comedy · Thriller
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Film / 1999
Tumbleweeds
Directed by
Gavin O'Connor
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 …
The story
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
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
Ashley BuccilleZoe Broussard
Cody McMainsAdam Riley
Brian TahashWinston Jackson
Joshua CarmichaelBilly Jo
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Dennis FordCheck-out Clerk
Sara DowningRachel Riley
Joel PolisVice Principal
Christian PayneRachel's Boyfriend
Harry GradzhyanGas Attendant
Renelouise SmithCaptain Nemo's Waitress
Kelly RodgersZoe's Mom at Cast Party
Stephanie ZajacLady Capulet
Jennifer PaigeNurse
Lisa Jane PerskyDiner Waitress
Noah EmmerichVertis Dewey (uncredited)
Kristen Wiig(uncredited)
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