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Pennies

2006 · 25 min Thriller Drama
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2006
Country United States of America
Genre Thriller, Drama
Director Warner Loughlin
Runtime 25 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (14 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director constructs a gripping race against time within the claustrophobic confines of a diner. He explores the primal force of maternal love, relying on a powerful central performance that charts a desperate journey from vulnerability to fierce resolve.

What lingers after the final minutes is the raw intensity of a parent's fight. The film builds its thrills not on spectacle, but on the unbearable weight of each passing second. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Warner Loughlin

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