Born Into Exile (1997)

Plot Summary

This is the tale of two young lovers who flee from the miseries of their homelife to make it on there own. Nineteen year old Chris, rejected by his family, hopes to go to college and into forestry once he's out of the Army Reserves. Holly, who is fourteen, lives with her divorced, overprotective mother and her brother. She runs with an older crowd and soon attaches herself to Chris. Holly's mother is dead set against Chris because of his age, and she and Holly are at odd's over him. When she forbids them to see one another, and boots Chris out of her yard, Holly convinces a doubtful Chris to run off to the promises of California. The Trip West, with the couple penniless, avoiding the law, a lecherous trucker and other routine incidents, shows them that life will not be easy.

Full Cast & Characters

Mark-Paul Gosselaar

Chris

Gina Philips

Holly Nolan

Talia Shire

Donna Nolan

Eddie Mills

Ted Nolan

Sarah Aldrich

Jolene

Seann William Scott

Derek

Bryan Traylor

Wiley

Heather Gottlieb

Rosie

Mark Pellegrino

Walter

Ever Carradine

Hooker

Michael Wyle

Tuna

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