Four best friends, about to graduate from high school, must find a way to raise money to help a family member in need. When one of them discovers her banker father having an affair, the foursome plots to rob his bank during graduation ceremonies. When things don't go according to plan, they end up learning more about themselves in one day than they ever did in school.
Acting
Shannon Lucio anchors chaos with genuine desperation.
Writing
Tight 89-minute heist that knows not to overstay.
Director
Michael Mayer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Michael Mayer went on to direct 'Flicka' and episodes of 'The Good Wife'—this remains his only heist film.
Released in 2007, this captures pre-recession desperation that would soon feel prophetic; the 'nice family needs cash' premise hits different post-2008.
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