Tumbleweeds

(1999)Directed by Gavin O'Connor102 min · PG-13Comedy, Drama
They ran away from everything but each other.

Whenever trouble strikes in one of her relationships, single mother Mary Jo Walker and her daughter, Ava, pack up and move to another city, a routine Ava is tiring of. This time, they are helped on their move to San Diego by trucker Jack Ranson. While Ava settles in, getting a leading part in the school play, Jack starts dating Mary Jo but soon reveals himself to be controlling and aggressive. Mary Jo prepares to flee again, angering Ava.

Janet McTeeras Mary Jo Walker
Kimberly J. Brownas Ava Walker
Jay O. Sandersas Dan Miller
Gavin O'Connoras Jack Ranson
Laurel Hollomanas Laurie Pendleton
Lois Smithas Ginger
Michael J. Pollardas Mr. Cummings
Linda Porteras Mrs. Boman
Ashley Buccilleas Zoe Broussard
Cody McMainsas Adam Riley
Brian Tahashas Winston Jackson
Joshua Carmichaelas Billy Jo
Dennis Fordas Check-out Clerk
Sara Downingas Rachel Riley
Joel Polisas Vice Principal
Christian Payneas Rachel's Boyfriend
Harry Gradzhyanas Gas Attendant
Renelouise Smithas Captain Nemo's Waitress
Kelly Rodgersas Zoe's Mom at Cast Party
Stephanie Zajacas Lady Capulet
Jennifer Paigeas Nurse
Lisa Jane Perskyas Diner Waitress
Noah Emmerichas Vertis Dewey (uncredited)