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Back Roads (1981) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1981 · 94 min · English
- Directed by
- Martin Ritt
- Starring
- Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, Dan Shor, David Keith, Miriam Colón, M. Emmet Walsh
A hardened prostitute and a wandering drifter forge an unlikely connection while traveling through the rural South. Both characters are outsiders searching for survival and a chance at self-discovery as they navigate the dusty back roads and face the challenges of their surroundings. Their shared experiences lead to a bond built on mutual understanding and the pursuit of a better life.
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