Twenty Bucks (1993)
Release Year: 1993
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Cash - Em Busca do Dólar, Twenty Bucks - Geld stinkt nicht oder doch?, Vint dòlars, 20 taalaa, Húszdolláros komédia, Un pezzo da 20, Dwadziescia dolców
Director: Keva Rosenfeld
Writer: Endre Bohem, Leslie Bohem
Production & Genre
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: homelessness, money, wedding
Story
In 'Twenty Bucks,' a single twenty-dollar bill takes center stage as it travels through the hands of various individuals in a series of interconnected vignettes. The journey begins with a young woman named Jenny who uses the bill to pay for her wedding cake, marking the first of its appearances. Subsequently, the bill passes from one person to another, each encounter revealing a slice of life that intersects with others in unexpected ways.
The bill touches lives including a homeless man named Henry who finds it on the street; a grocery store clerk named Tony who receives it as change but struggles with his conscience due to its history; and a struggling artist named Charlie who uses it to buy paint supplies. Through these characters, the film explores themes of luck, poverty, morality, and art.
The story culminates in a climactic scene where Henry returns the bill to Jenny at her wedding reception, symbolizing how each person's actions have indirectly influenced others' lives.
Summary
'Twenty Bucks,' directed by Keva Rosenfeld in 1993, is an ensemble drama that weaves together multiple stories centered around a single twenty-dollar bill. The film is structured as a series of vignettes, each focusing on different characters who come into contact with the bill.
Set in New York City, 'Twenty Bucks' explores themes of money, homelessness, morality, and art. It offers glimpses into various lives impacted by the presence or absence of this single twenty-dollar bill, highlighting how small actions can have ripple effects on others.
While not much is mentioned about the film's context or significance beyond its narrative structure, it serves as an interesting exploration of interconnectedness and the power of a seemingly insignificant amount of money.
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