The Go-Getter (2007)
Director
Martin Hynes
Main cast
Lou Taylor Pucci; Zooey Deschanel; Jena Malone; Giuseppe Andrews; Kathleen M. Darcy
Genres
Comedy
Description
When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.
Martin Hynes
Main cast
Lou Taylor Pucci; Zooey Deschanel; Jena Malone; Giuseppe Andrews; Kathleen M. Darcy
Genres
Comedy
Description
When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.
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