Quality of Life

Quality of Life

Quality of Life

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Quality of Life

"Where do you draw the line?"

2004

1h 25m

7.8(3 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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4 members

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Lane Garrison

Michael 'Heir' Rosario

Lane Garrison

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Brian Burnam

Curtis 'Vain' Smith

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Luis Saguar

Joel Rosario

Luis Saguar

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Mackenzie Firgens

Lisa

Mackenzie Firgens

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