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Expired (2007)
The film revolves around Claire, a kind soul who resents having to enforce the law at all times, and Jay, an angry Traffic Officer who loves his job, being the perfect outlet for his anger and frustrations. Coming both from a place of despair and loneliness, Jay and Claire meet and engage in a tumultuous relationship which will eventually teach them that love can spread redemption.
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The film revolves around Claire, a kind soul who resents having to enforce the law at all times, and Jay, an angry Traffic Officer who loves his job, being the perfect outlet for his anger and frustrations. Coming both from a place of despair and loneliness, Jay and Claire meet and engage in a tumultuous relationship which will eventually teach them that love can spread redemption.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama, Romance
Written By:Cecilia Miniucchi
In Theaters:1/19/2007
Box Office:$64,793
Runtime:107 minutes
Studio:The Asylum, Aga Films, FR Productions
Cast
Cecilia Miniucchi
Director
Samantha Morton
Claire Barney
Jason Patric
Jay Caswell
Teri Garr
Claire's Mother / Aunt Tilde
Illeana Douglas
Wilma
Sonia Iris Lozada
Jade
Terence Bernie Hines
Mark
Joanne Baron
Supervisor
Carlease Burke
Supervisor at Roll Call
Joe Camareno
Stephen
Gina St. John
Woman with Expired Meter
Rolando Molina
Meter Money Collector
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