Turnpike Gypsies

Summary Quinn has an obsession with long-distance running, IKEA and an aversion to group hugs. Her brother is a masochist and a talented shortstop. Her father is - well, struggling to be a father. Together they chase their manic-depressive mother up and down the Florida Turnpike, scraping a life together like gypsies and traveling only at night to keep the father's cherished record collection from warping and more importantly, to stay together. View more details

Turnpike Gypsies

Directed : Eric Fleming

Written : Eric Fleming

Stars : Anni Krueger Shane Costa Ashley B. Jones Isabella Pisacane

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Genres : Comedy Drama

Release date : Apr 4, 1995

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Summary Quinn has an obsession with long-distance running, IKEA and an aversion to group hugs. Her brother is a masochist and a talented shortstop. Her father is - well, struggling to be a father. Together they chase their manic-depressive mother up and down the Florida Turnpike, scraping a life together like gypsies and traveling only at night to keep the father's cherished record collection from warping and more importantly, to stay together. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama

Release date : Apr 4, 1995

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

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Family Business

Family Business

In the independent film "Family Business," the tale unfolds at Doilie's Diner, a beloved family restaurant established in 1955. For generations, the restaurant has thrived on delicious homemade recipes and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. In 2006, the baton is passed to Mark Doilie, a responsible and detail-oriented sibling. Chaos ensues when Mark's free-spirited, charming older brother, Joe, embarks on amusing schemes to disrupt the restaurant's operations on Mark's first day at the helm. With a diverse cast of eccentric customers and employees, the diner becomes a whirlwind of hilarious disarray. The clash between the already unsettled brothers intensifies, leading to a passionate argument that nearly escalates to physical confrontation. It seems an irreparable rift is inevitable, with longstanding resentments and clashing personalities taking center stage. However, just as tensions reach their peak, an unforeseen event threatens both the diner's existence and one of the brothers' lives. The crisis prompts one of them to step up and save the restaurant and their family's heritage. The other is left contemplating his very existence and discovers that the essence of the "Family Business" extends beyond the food they serve-it resides in the love, laughter, and memories shared with family. Throughout this flashback-laden tale, the evolution of Doilie's Diner and the Doilie brothers themselves unfolds. The restaurant remains an iconic local landmark, a testament to the resilience of family bonds, friendship, and the enduring power of laughter and love. "Family Business" is more than a comedy; it's an inspiring journey of reconciliation, illustrating that love, respect, and humor can heal even the deepest family wounds. This culinary comedy reminds us that the best ingredients in life are not only the memories we create but the bonds we form with others.

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