Chasing Life

Chasing Life

Run Alex Run!

2002 · 83 min · ★ 5.9 · Action, Comedy

Chasing Life (Pulsação Zero) is an action/comedy about 25 year old lovable loser Alex who, when his life hits rock bottom and decides to end it all, shares his dogs euthanasia poison just moments before a dramatic turn of events sends him hilariously and desperately seeking the antidote which he must find within 4 hours or die.

Directed by Fernando Fragata · Written by Fernando Fragata

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