Tumbleweeds

Year: 1999

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

Director: Gavin O'Connor

DramaComedy

Fleeing a troubled past, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter Ava live a nomadic life on the road. Seeking stability, they eventually settle in San Diego, where they are helped by trucker Jack Ranson. As Ava discovers a passion for performing, Mary Jo grapples with finding happiness, which leads her into a complicated and controlling relationship. She must now decide whether to run once again or confront her challenges and build a more settled future.

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