- 21 Things is the story of a one-night stand that becomes a morning-after adventure. Bryce Collins, a rich twenty-something living on Manhattan's Upper West Side, is confronted with an unbelievable premise: the young woman with whom he spent the night, Amy Bruck, claims knowledge of her impending death later that day. In an effort to discover the truth, he follows her on a mission to complete her bucket list. Soon, Bryce finds himself taking part in a theft and risking his safety, all to fulfill a story he's not sure he believes. 21 Things examines the brief connections we make that can impact the rest of our lives.
- Set in present-day New York City, 21 Things chronicles the daylong adventure of Bryce Collins and Amy Bruck.
After a one-night stand, Bryce wakes to find Amy acting aloof. She hurries out of his apartment, leaving behind her wallet with a conspicuous list inside.
Bryce chases after Amy to return the item. The young woman lets on that the paper is her bucket list, claiming uncanny knowledge of her impending death that very night. Not believing her, Bryce insists on coming along to help her complete the final task: "make money by playing music." To that end, Bryce begrudgingly helps Amy steal a ukulele from an artist named Bea.
Amy completes the task by performing a song in a park in Brooklyn, which earns her a few dollars from onlookers. At once, a petty thief snatches the money and runs. Bryce gives chase but is knocked out during a struggle with the criminal. He wakes to find Amy standing over him, amused by his heroism.
As night falls, Bryce confronts Amy about her story, demanding to know the truth. She agrees to explain herself but then disappears into a subway station while he hail a taxi.
The next morning, Bryce reads in the news that a woman who fits Amy's description was pulled from the East River. In a daze, he returns to Bea, who now has her ukulele back, as well as Amy's bucket list. Bryce finally reads the list, struggling to hold on to the unlikeliest of connections.
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