Speed of Life

Drew (Scott Caan) must care for his father, a former professor who can now barely communicate due to Alzheimer. Depressed and struggling to make ends meet, an old buddy tries to get him to become a pusher. He gets further drawn in by a new and exciting girlfriend, Sarah (Mia Kirshner), who uses drugs.

Cast

Scott Caan

as Drew

Leo Burmester

as Dad

Mia Kirshner

as Sarah

Anthony Ruivivar

as Arturo/Satan

Geoffrey Cantor

as Carter

Sally Stewart

as Eileen

Peggy Gormley

as Louise

Byron West

as Mr. Corber

Chad L. Coleman

as Orderly

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