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Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking

20086.01h 41m

Overview

When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.

Directed by William Maher
Written by Zac Stanford
Produced by Beth Kono, Charlize Theron, A.J. Dix
Box Office0Revenue: $205K

Top Cast

Nick Stahl

Nick Stahl

James

AnnaSophia Robb

AnnaSophia Robb

Tara

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron

Joleen

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Randall

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Mr. Reedy

Deborra-Lee Furness

Deborra-Lee Furness

Danni

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Will

Amy Matysio

Amy Matysio

Sharon

Simon Chin

Simon Chin

Randall's Friend

Mathew St. Patrick

Mathew St. Patrick

Detective #1

Themes & Keywords

child abuseroad tripfoster homeuncle niece relationshipfoster daughter

About Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a drama film released in 2008 exploring themes of child abuse, road trip, foster home, uncle niece relationship, foster daughter. Directed by William Maher, it stars Nick Stahl, AnnaSophia Robb, Charlize Theron. When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.

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