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Quality of Life

Quality of Life

Where do you draw the line?

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Drama

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Celebrated graffiti artists 'Heir' and 'Vain' are superstars in the underground world of San Francisco's Mission District; urban outlaws always on the run. After a clash with the law, they find their lives spinning out-of-control with explosive consequences.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

7.8/10

Release Date

11 June 2004

Country

United States of America

Cast

Lane Garrison

Lane Garrison

Michael 'Heir' Rosario

Brian Burnam

Brian Burnam

Curtis 'Vain' Smith

Luis Saguar

Luis Saguar

Joel Rosario

Mackenzie Firgens

Mackenzie Firgens

Lisa

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