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Quality of Life

Quality of Life

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Quality of Life

"Where do you draw the line?"

2004

1h 25m

7.6(5 votes)

Drama

Overview

Celebrated graffiti artists 'Heir' and 'Vain' are superstars in the underground world of San Francisco's Mission District; urban outlaws always on the run. After a clash with the law, they find their lives spinning out-of-control with explosive consequences.

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Lane Garrison

Lane Garrison

Michael 'Heir' Rosario

Brian Burnam

Curtis 'Vain' Smith

Luis Saguar

Luis Saguar

Joel Rosario

Mackenzie Firgens

Mackenzie Firgens

Lisa

Creative team

Directed by: Benjamin Morgan
Written by: Brian Burnam
Benjamin Morgan

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