Where the Day Takes You

Where the Day Takes You

No parents. No rules.

R 1992 · 104 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Thriller, Crime

King is a young man, but he's already a veteran of life on the streets of Los Angeles. The de facto leader of a group of teenage runaways, King acts as a mentor to troubled kids such as gay hustler Little J and junkie Greg. When Heather, a beautiful girl from Chicago, starts hanging out with King and his crew, it changes the dynamic of the gang. However, it seems as though nothing will alter their dangerous lifestyle.

Directed by Marc Rocco · Written by Michael Hitchcock

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