California Solo

Director: Marshall Lewy
Writer: Marshall Lewy
Cast: Robert Carlyle, Alexia Rasmussen, Kathleen Wilhoite, A Martinez, Danny Masterson, William Russ, Michael Des Barres, Patrick Gallagher, Brad Greenquist, Ella Joyce
Language: English
Theatrical Release Date: Fri Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2012
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Synopsis: A former Britpop rocker who now works on a farm gets caught driving drunk and faces deportation after living in Los Angeles for many years. His efforts to stay in the U.S. force him to confront the past and current demons in his life.

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