Overview
Still grieving after the murder of her boyfriend, hairdresser Justice writes poetry to deal with the pain of her loss. Unable to get to Oakland to attend a convention because of her broken-down car, Justice gets a lift with her friend, Iesha, and Iesha's postal worker boyfriend, Chicago. Along for the ride is Chicago's co-worker, Lucky, to whom Justice grows close after some initial problems. But is she ready to open her heart again?
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DirectorJohn Singleton
WriterJohn Singleton
Cast
Janet Jackson
Justice
Tupac Shakur
Lucky
Regina King
Iesha
Joe Torry
Chicago
Tyra Ferrell
Jessie
Roger Guenveur Smith
Heywood
Maya Angelou
Aunt June
Dina D.
Dina
Rose Weaver
Aunt Audrey
Khandi Alexander
Simone
Ché J. Avery
Thug #2
Lloyd Avery II
Thug #1
Rico Bueno
Ticket Taker
Maia Campbell
Shante
Michael Colyar
Panhandler
Kina Cosper
Female Cousin
John Cothran
Uncle Earl
James Deeth
Helicopter Pilot
Norma Donaldson
Aunt May
Kelly Joe Dugan
Truck Driver
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Keywords
loss of loved onesadnessroad triplos angeles, californiabitingmourningcandidreflectiveintrospectiveinspirationaladmiringenragedafrican american romanceafrican american friendship
Details
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$28M
TMDb Votes
276
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026