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Pennies

How far would you go for your child?
Oct 20, 2006 · 25m
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Thriller
Drama

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The story of Charlotte Brown,a waitress and young single mother who will do anything for her daughter Jenny, and when push comes to shove, she does. With a menacing figure on the other end of the phone and a time limit of two hours,she must raise enough money to ensure that she sees the smiling face of her child again. Charlotte's customers are her only hope. The clock is ticking as we see the desperate young mother dealing with one eccentric customer after the next, displaying her charming vulnerability and inspiring strength through all the chaos. With her feet firmly planted on the ground, Charlotte maintains her focus and attempts to beat the clock and save the day.

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CAST

Amy Adams
Charlotte Brown
James Karr
Crazy
Carol Stanzione
Rosa
David Reivers
The Man
Jason Leiberman
Julio
Travis Miljan
Old Woman
Ronnie Schell
Mr. Tinker
Cerina Vincent
Kimberly
Directed by Diana Valentine

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$5,000
Revenue
—
Country
US

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