In a quiet Nebraska town during the turbulent 1960s, two brothers walk diverging paths—one a principled deputy sheriff, the other a restless ex-con haunted by war and inner demons. As their lives collide, the bond of blood is tested by violence, loyalty, and the ghosts of their past.
Written and directed by Sean Penn in his directorial debut, this brooding, character-driven drama stars David Morse and Viggo Mortensen, with powerful performances from Valeria Golino, Patricia Arquette, and Dennis Hopper. Inspired by Bruce Springsteen’s song “Highway Patrolman,” The Indian Runner is a raw, emotionally charged portrait of family, fate, and the fine line between redemption and ruin.
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