Where the Day Takes You

Where the Day Takes You

1992 · 105 min · EN · R · 6.2 (50 votes)
Dir. Marc Rocco · Starring Sean Astin, Lara Flynn Boyle, Peter Dobson, Balthazar Getty, Ricki Lake, James Le Gros · Music Mark Morgan

No parents. No rules.

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King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.

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A stark, unflinching look at the harsh realities of L.A. street life. It feels authentic and deeply human, capturing the desperation and resilience of young people navigating a brutal world. A tough but vital watch.

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