Independence Day
1983 · 1h 50m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated R (US)
A small town is a hard place to have a big dream.
Mary Ann Taylor loves the comforts of her hometown in Mercury, Texas. She has a steady job as a waitress in her father's diner, yet she can't help but feel unfulfilled by a life of pouring coffee and grilling hamburgers. Her real passion is photography, but pursuing her dream of becoming a photographer means leaving Mercury behind.
Directed by
Robert MandelWritten by
Alice Hoffman6.0Smart score
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