Strays is a 1997 American drama film which follows a drug dealer and hustler who is fed up with the repetitive life style he leads and begins looking for meaning in his life. This film marked Vin Diesel's feature film directing debut. Rick is frustrated by the repetitious grind of one-night stands and aimless hustling. Whilst looking for more to his life he meets Heather a neighbor. Rick takes the opportunity to escape his boring life style with her, but soon finds that his volatile behavior threatens to finish their relationship before it even really begins.