
Dreamland(2006)
A young woman who lives in a desert trailer park must choose between caring for her hapless father and sick friend or fulfilling her own destiny.


“love, sex and starting over...”
Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.

Vince Vaughn
Russell Durrell

Monica Potter
Kate Durrell

Joey Lauren Adams
Beth Ward

Bobby Moat
Calvin Durrell

Devon Sawa
Noah Ward

Todd Louiso
Bob Harper

Jenny Robertson
Joyce Ives

Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Charlotte

Chris Bauer
Larry Ives

Nicholas Campbell
Frankie Gooland
A Cool, Dry Place is a drama, romance film released in 1998 exploring themes of love triangle, basketball, kansas, usa, single father. Directed by John N. Smith, it stars Vince Vaughn, Monica Potter, Joey Lauren Adams. Russell, a single father, balances his work as a lawyer with the care of his five-year-old son after his wife abandoned them. When she reappears creating turmoil, he must deal with his new love interest and the job opportunity of a lifetime.
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