Permanent Vacation
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Overview
In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1981-03-06
Budget: $12000
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 75 min
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