small change

directed by cathy brady

drama
run time: 18 minutes

karen, a young single mother in border town newry, is numbed by routine and her mundane existence as a supermarket shelf stacker. amusement arcade slot machines have become her secret thrill and addiction. her eight year old daughter laura dreams of christmas presents and sunny exotic family holidays, adding further pressure to karen’s struggle to cope. as karen’s close relationships begin to fracture, her decisions become more irrational. with christmas looming, a desperate hope for a big win sees her life spiral out of control.

part of shorts programme

 

east coast premiere

winner, best short, ifta awards, 2011
winner, best short, dublin film critics circle, dublin international film festival 2011
official selection, sundance film festival, 2011
small change

 

 

 

 

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