Powder Blue
~Every life has a breaking point.
Overview
On the gritty streets of LA, the destinies of four people desperate for connection and redemption are about to collide.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 2009-05-08
Budget: $0
Revenue: $17835
Runtime: 106 min
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