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The story

An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.

• #consumerism
• #mutual support
• #personal restart
• #class contrast
• #breaking routines
• #duringcreditsstinger
• #chance encounter
• #casual meeting
• #underclass
• #unexpected connection
• #aftercreditsstinger
• #identity crisis