
Sweet Virginia(2017)
A former rodeo star, now a motel manager, meets a young man who is responsible for the violence that suddenly has seized his small town.


“The law won't protect you.”
When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town.

Sophie Nélisse
Casey Caraway

Josh Wiggins
Jonas Ford

Colm Feore
The Chief

Bill Paxton
Wayne Caraway

Joe Cobden
Elbert

Vickie Papavs
Lynette Ford

Ryan Blakely
Proprietor

George Buza
Pawnshop Clerk

Tara Nicodemo
Pharmacist

Mike McPhaden
Father
Mean Dreams is a drama, thriller film released in 2016 exploring themes of small town, child abuse, sheriff, parent child relationship, gas station, runaway. Directed by Nathan Morlando, it stars Sophie Nélisse, Josh Wiggins, Colm Feore. When two youngsters meet and fall for each other, they must go on the run from the girl's corrupt father, who is also the sheriff of the town.
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