Ruby Road

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Overview

A terminally ill former coal-truck and school-bus driver sets off in her yellow mini-bus through the Appalachian mountains on a final journey to reconcile with her past and her fractured family.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Frances Fisher

Ruby

Will Patton

Lauren Holly

M.C. Gainey

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Directed by: Talia Lugacy
Written by: Talia Lugacy
Produced by: Talia Lugacy
Ryan De Franco

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