Keep the Change (2017)

A New York City romantic comedy, Keep the Change is the unlikely love story of two people who meet in a support group.

Director:

Rachel Israel

Writer:

Rachel Israel

Stars:

Jessica Walter, Christina Brucato, Johnathan Tchaikovsky

5 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Jessica Walter	...	Carrie
Christina Brucato	...	Karen
Johnathan Tchaikovsky	...	Matt Cone
Sondra James	...	Grandma
Tommy Beardmore	...	Kevin
Tibor Feldman	...	Lenny
Anna Suzuki	...	Angie
Samantha Elisofon	...	Sarah
Alex Emanuel	...	Michael
Brandon Polansky	...	David
Evander Duck Jr.	...	Bus Driver
Jennifer Brito	...	Julia
Frank Di Napoli	...	Theatergoer
Kennedy Hall	...	Amusement Park Goer
Macy Cassera	...	Tina

Storyline

When aspiring filmmaker David is mandated by a judge to attend a social program at the Jewish Community Center, he is sure of one thing: he doesn't belong there. But when he's assigned to visit the Brooklyn Bridge with the vivacious Sarah, sparks fly and his convictions are tested. Their budding relationship must weather Sarah's romantic past, David's judgmental mother, and their own pre-conceptions of what love is supposed to look like.

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Plot Keywords:

based on short film | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Twitter

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 March 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Az aprót megtarthatod

Filming Locations:

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$12,445, 18 March 2018, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$202,788, 14 June 2018

Company Credits

Production Co:

Salem Street Entertainment, Tangerine Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Based on a short film with the same title.

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Soundtracks

Saddleback
Written by Alexander McCabe
Performed by Alexander McCabe

User Reviews

Fascinating romance between two people on the autism spectrum

Keep the Change (2017) was written and directed by Rachel Israel.

It stars Samantha Elisofon as Sarah and Brandon Polansky as David. This film could be called "Romeo and Juliet," because Sarah and David are star-crossed lovers. Sarah loves David in her way, and David loves Sarah, in his way. The problem is that their ways don't always match.

I was really moved by this movie, because both leads are, indeed, on the autism spectrum. Director Israel took a leap of faith that her actors would come through, and they did. It was wonderful to realize that Elisofon and Polansky didn't just watch people on the spectrum, and then try to act like them. They themselves don't have to fake it, but being on the spectrum doesn't always allow people to demonstrate their skills. Both of them are wonderful actors, and director Israel had the talent to make us appreciate their acting.

We saw this movie at the excellent Dryden Theatre in the George Eastman Museum. It was part of the wonderful Rochester Jewish Film Festive. It will work well on the small screen. Keep the Change has a terrible IMDb rating of 6.3. Did the people who rated the film see the same movie that I saw? Find this movie and watch it. You won't be disappointed.