Permanent Vacation (1981)

In downtown Manhattan, twentysomething Allie, whose father is not around and whose mother is institutionalized, is a big Charlie Parker fan. He almost subconsciously searches for meaning in his life and meets some idiosyncratic characters along the way.

Released March 6, 1981 75 min 12+

Genres: Comedy, Drama

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