

Comedy · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
'Him'
Morgan Freeman
'Him'


Paz Vega
Paz Vega
Scarlet
Paz Vega
Scarlet


Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill
Packy
Jonah Hill
Packy


Bobby Cannavale
Bobby Cannavale
Bobby
Bobby Cannavale
Bobby


Anne Dudek
Anne Dudek
Lorraine
Anne Dudek
Lorraine


Jennifer Echols
Jennifer Echols
Tracey with an 'E'
Jennifer Echols
Tracey with an 'E'


Leonardo Nam
Leonardo Nam
Kid at Target
Leonardo Nam
Kid at Target


Kumar Pallana
Kumar Pallana
Lee
Kumar Pallana
Lee


Jim Parsons
Jim Parsons
Receptionist
Jim Parsons
Receptionist
Alexandra Berardi
Alexandra Berardi
Mop Lady
Alexandra Berardi
Mop Lady
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