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The Short History of the Long Road (2019)

M/PG | | Drama | 16 June 2020 (USA)
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A teenager has to confront the reality of life on the road after tragedy strikes.

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Ani Simon-Kennedy

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Ani Simon-Kennedy

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Maggie Siff, Danny Trejo, Sabrina Carpenter | See full cast & crew »
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Credited cast:
Maggie Siff ... Cheryl
Danny Trejo ... Miguel
Sabrina Carpenter ... Nola
Steven Ogg ... Clint
Rusty Schwimmer ... Marcie
Kadrolsha Ona Carole ... Parishioner
Jean Effron ... Jean
Esodie Geiger ... Waitress
Jackamoe Buzzell ... Security Guard
Bob Jesser ... Brett
Jashaun St. John Jashaun St. John ... Blue
Lindsy Campbell ... Cashier
Mike Miller ... Randi Used Car Salesman
James Cady ... Carl
Dani Payne ... Annie
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For teenage Nola (Sabrina Carpenter), home is the open road. Her self-reliant father (Steven Ogg) is her anchor in a life of transience. The pair crisscross the United States in a lovingly refurbished RV, relishing their independence and making ends meet by doing odd jobs. A shocking rupture, though, casts Nola out on her own. She makes her way to Albuquerque, New Mexico, in search of a mother she never knew. When her motorhome unexpectedly breaks down, she forges a bond with an auto body shop owner (Danny Trejo), and senses the possibility of mooring her ship in this storm.

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Amazing movie and amazing Sabrina Carpenter
19 June 2020 | by fatemaalshawaf – See all my reviews

Amazing! The writing was emotional, the cinematography beautiful and the acting incredible. Sabrina Carpenter didn't need many lines to bring the character to life, her performance was strong and heartwarming. Look forward to seeing her in more movies!
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USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 June 2020 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

The Short History of the Long Road See more »

Filming Locations:

New Mexico, USA

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Bicephaly Pictures, Astute Films, Hua Wen Movie Group See more »
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