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Movie · 1988

Running on Empty

They chose their lives. Now their son must choose his.

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Fugitive family drama Political conscience On the run suspense Identity and secrecy Coming of age Romantic conflict

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Release
1988
Runtime
116 min

Synopsis

The Popes are a family who haven't been able to use their real identity for years. In the late sixties, the parents set a weapons lab afire in an effort to hinder the government's Vietnam war campaign. Ever since then, the Popes have been on the run with the authorities never far behind. Their survival is threatened when their eldest son falls in love with a girl, and announces his wish to live his life on his own terms.

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