The Indian Runner

The Indian Runner

R 1991 · 127 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

Two brothers cannot overcome their opposite perceptions of life. One brother sees and feels bad in everyone and everything, subsequently he is violent, antisocial and unable to appreciate or enjoy the good things which his brother desperately tries to point out to him.

Directed by Sean Penn · Written by Sean Penn

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