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Leaving Normal

“Sometimes the only way to find where you're going is to lose your way”

1992 · 1 h 50 min
Directed by Edward Zwick · USA · American Independent Cinema
DramaComedy

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Cast

Christine Lahti Meg Tilly Patrika Darbo Lenny von Dohlen Maury Chaykin Brett Cullen

Credits

Written by: Ed Solomon

Plot

Darly, a waitress with a past that's weighing her down, decides to drive to Alaska to try and come to terms with her unfortunate history. Along the way, she meets Marianne, an impulsive young woman leaving an abusive relationship.

Sinekatalog’s take

Two women with painful pasts team up on a drive to Alaska and slowly learn to lean on each other. The road-movie format gives room for warmth, quarrels and quirky characters. Pleasant for fans of friendship-focused odysseys.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.6 / 10 (1,722 votes)
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