Where the Day Takes You (1992)

In the unforgiving urban jungle of Los Angeles, a resilient band of teenage runaways struggles to survive against the onslaught of societal neglect, drugs, and violence. Their world, ruled by the charismatic and streetwise King, is a labyrinth of desperate begging, risky prostitution, and audacious theft. Among King's loyal comrades are Little J, a gay prostitute fighting his battles with courage; Greg, a drug addict whose desperation leads him to treacherous theft; and Manny, a paralytic who endures the harsh reality of street life. The fragile equilibrium of this ragtag family is disrupted when Heather, a seasoned runaway from Chicago, enters their lives. Heather, with her slightly older wisdom, begins to provide a semblance of leadership and maternal care to the band of misfits. As she and King are drawn into a whirlwind romance, their love adds a touch of tenderness to their otherwise harsh existence. But when Little J takes a life to save King's, their world spirals into chaos. Wrongly accused of murder and pursued relentlessly by the police, King finds himself at the center of a tragic maelstrom. Yet, despite the escalating dangers surrounding them, these teens cling fiercely to their freedom, preferring the lawless streets over the pain of returning to their abandoned pasts. As the day takes them on a rollercoaster ride of survival and sacrifice, their unity, resilience, and love for each other are tested to their limits.

Where the Day Takes You is a crime movie featuring Laura San Giacomo and directed by Marc Rocco.

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