
Have Dreams, Will Travel(2007)
West Texas, in the 1960's. A tale of two 12-year-olds who embark on an adventure to find new parents in order to escape their unhappy and emotionally unsatisfying family life.


“Evil is patient.”
Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.

Meg Ryan
Kay Davies

Dennis Quaid
Arlis Sweeney

James Caan
Roy Sweeney

Gwyneth Paltrow
Ginnie

Julia McNeal
Sarah Willets

Ron Kuhlman
Clem Willets

Jerry Swindall
Young Arlis
Ryan Bohls
Scotty Willets
Ez Perez
Boy in Suit
Craig Erickson
Tiny Ted
Flesh and Bone is a drama, romance, thriller film released in 1993 exploring themes of small town, gambling, texas, abusive father, roadhouse, romance. Directed by Steve Kloves, it stars Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid, James Caan. Haunted by memories of his father murdering a family, Arlis Sweeney prefers to keep to himself, focusing his energy on his work. One day, the traumatic past that eats away at him returns when he meets Kay Davies, a woman connected to the bloody event. Against all odds, Arlis and Kay fall in love; however, when his father, Roy, reappears in his life -- with the coldhearted Ginnie in tow -- Arlis must deal with his past demons.
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