A Long Way Off (2014)
The Modern day Story of the Prodigal Son
Jacob is tired of living on the family farm, submitting to the rules of his father. One day he demands an early inheritance from his father, who shocks his young son by agreeing to give it to him. So, he heads to the big city doing things his way without restraint, and for a while he does well-surprisingly well. He takes huge business risks and converts his small fortune into a big fortune, despite his extremely flamboyant lifestyle that attracts the wrong women, including seductive Laura, whose rich boyfriend Frank is often dangerously nearby. Jake had it all: money, ladies, prestige-but then-he loses it all and just when he things he's hit bottom the bottom drops some more- until he is eating out of dumpsters and eventually ends up living in a literal pig pen. Coming to his senses he heads home, determined to work in an entry level position for his dad, who surprises him once again by running to him-but is it to kiss him or kill him?
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Long Way Off about?
- Jacob is tired of living on the family farm, submitting to the rules of his father. One day he demands an early inheritance from his father, who shocks his young son by agreeing to give it to him. So, he heads to the big city doing things his way without restraint, and for a while he does well-surprisingly well. He takes huge business risks and converts his small fortune into a big fortune, despite his extremely flamboyant lifestyle that attracts the wrong women, including seductive Laura, whose rich boyfriend Frank is often dangerously nearby. Jake had it all: money, ladies, prestige-but then-he loses it all and just when he things he's hit bottom the bottom drops some more- until he is eating out of dumpsters and eventually ends up living in a literal pig pen. Coming to his senses he heads home, determined to work in an entry level position for his dad, who surprises him once again by running to him-but is it to kiss him or kill him?
- Who directed A Long Way Off?
- A Long Way Off was directed by John Errington, Michael Davis.
- Who stars in A Long Way Off?
- A Long Way Off stars Jordan Rhodes, Robert Davi, Edie McClurg, John Diehl, Jason Burkey, Zoe Myers.
- How long is A Long Way Off?
- A Long Way Off has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is A Long Way Off?
- A Long Way Off is a Romance, Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of A Long Way Off?
- A Long Way Off had a budget of $500,000.
- How much did A Long Way Off gross?
- A Long Way Off grossed $28,951 worldwide.
- Where was A Long Way Off produced?
- A Long Way Off was produced in United States of America.