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.
Nick Stahl
as James
AnnaSophia Robb
as Tara
Charlize Theron
as Joleen
Woody Harrelson
as Randall
Dennis Hopper
as Mr. Reedy
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Danni
Callum Keith Rennie
as Will
Amy Matysio
as Sharon
Simon Chin
as Randall's Friend
Mathew St. Patrick
as Detective #1
George Grassick
as Cop #1
Mike Ennis
as Cop #2
