10 Items or Less

11 yrs 81 minutes • 2006 • 6.5

A wellknown actor, who has not accepted a part in four years, is thinking about taking on new jobs. The director's cousin drives him out of town to a ranch where he can do some research. In this idyllic spot he is mesmerized by one of the cashiers at the local shop. Scarlet is a young Spaish woman in an unfulfilling job, handling the express checkout counter at the shop.

The actor seeks her out after her shift and asks to hitch a ride. As the afternoon progresses he helps her to prepare for a job interview. She needs more confidence, and he needs to feel a sense of belonging. Human contact, no matter how brief, can really change you forever.