Review: The Rural Melodrama Of 'back Roads' Is As Messy As Its Characters

Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times: Movie
Tue, 12/04/2018 - 2:55pm

When mom (Juliette Lewis) goes to jail for killing their abusive dad, introverted, undereducated son Harley (Alex Pettyfer) proves wholly unequipped to take care of his three younger sisters — obnoxious, promiscuous teenager Amber (Nicola Peltz), embittered middle daughter Misty (Chiara Aurelia)...

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