Mean Dreams (2017)

Director
Nathan Morlando

Main cast
Sophie Nélisse; Josh Wiggins; Bill Paxton; Colm Feore

Genres
Thriller

Description
When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town.


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