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"How far would you go for your child?"

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.

ThrillerDrama
MotherWaitressShort Film

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What is Pennies (2006) about?

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…

Who stars in Pennies?

Pennies stars Amy Adams (Charlotte Brown), James Karr (Crazy), Carol Stanzione (Rosa), David Reivers (The Man), Jason Leiberman (Julio). The film was directed by Warner Loughlin.

How long is Pennies?

Pennies has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 2006.

Is Pennies worth watching?

Pennies holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Thriller, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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