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They ran away from everything but each other.Plot:
A woman constantly runs from town to town with her 12 year old daughter to escape failed relationships... more | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 8 wins & 9 nominations moreUser Comments:
Boring Two-Character Drama moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Janet McTeer | ... | Mary Jo Walker |
 | Kimberly J. Brown | ... | Ava Walker |
 | Jay O. Sanders | ... | Dan Miller |
 | Gavin O'Connor | ... | Jack Ranson |
 | Laurel Holloman | ... | Laurie Pendleton |
 | Lois Smith | ... | Ginger |
 | Michael J. Pollard | ... | Mr. Cummings |
| Ashley Buccille | ... | Zoe Brussard |
 | Cody McMains | ... | Adam Riley |
| Linda Porter | ... | Mrs. Boman |
| Brian Tahash | ... | Winston Jackson |
 | Josh Carmichael | ... | Billy Jo |
| Dennis Ford | ... | Check-out Clerk |
 | Sara Downing | ... | Rachel Riley |
 | Joel Polis | ... | Vice Principal |
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Rated PG-13 for language, sensuality and a scene of domestic discord.Parents Guide:
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102 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby SRCertification:
Iceland:L | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | France:U | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13MOVIEmeter: 
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Crew or equipment visible: Camera lens and cameraman's hand reflected in Mary-jo's mirror. moreSoundtrack:
My Heart Skips a Beat moreFAQ
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| great family movie | cryingmoonphase |
| What was with the daughter blowing bubbles at the dinner table?? | Jeremy-312 |
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"Tumbleweeds" is one of those mother-daughter kitchen dramas in which the daughter is mature beyond her years and the mother acts immature like a little child. It feels like a poor man's "Terms of Endearment." I have seen this movie so many times before that I cannot say I enjoyed it. The saving grave is Janet McTeer, who gives a terrific performance. I was surprised to find out that she is English, not American - I was convinced she was from Tennessee or Missouri. It is not just that her accent is good but her mannerism and attitude are very much in 'southern belle' mode. Kimberly J. Brown was not nearly as good as McTeer, though. Brown is no match for McTeer's fine work. She is one of those annoying child actors who think they can win the audience by just being cute. Writer-director Gavin O'Connor plays McTeer's latest boyfriend.