Iowa

They don't just grow corn here anymore.

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CrimeDrama

A cautionary tale of love, crime, fantasy and addiction that follows two young Iowan lovers who decide to go into the "batch" business - cooking their own methamphetamine - only to watch it burn a searing hole in their lives.

Released: Apr 22, 2005

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Matt Farnsworth

Esper Harte

Diane Foster

Donna Huffman

John Savage

Irv Huffman

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