Chasing the Dragon

Chasing the Dragon

What she needs can save her. What she wants can kill her.

1996 · 120 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, TV Movie

Working class mother becomes addicted to heroin, and soon her life falls apart.

Directed by Ian Sander · Written by Steve Lawson

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