Self-study activity:
Watch the film and enjoy it. What do you think of it? Did the ending surprise you?
You can read the transcript below for a full understanding.
You can use the film as a springboard for conversation:
- Retell the story in your own words.
- Tell your friends or classmates about personal stories you know of people who decided to leave everything behind to make a new start in life.
- Discuss the reasons that make people take these drastic decisions.
"The idea was simple. Quit my job. Pack the essentials needed to sustain life. Whatever happens, go through with it. Leave Claudia. For good this time. Take all of the money out of my bank account. Drive to Vegas. Walk up to a Roulette table, and put it all on red.
It's about going back to a time when life was unexpected, taking a change that would allow me to start over. Finding a new purpose, a new adventure, a new love. I will go through with it. No matter what the outcome is, at least it won’t be the life that I live now.
That’s a really good casino.
How do you know?
Because I just won 50 bucks on the nickel sludge.
Is it good?
Yeah!
You from around here?
Nope.
Thanks.
Did you just take a picture of me?
No. Yeah!
Well can I see it?
It’s not digital. It’s 35mm.
OK, then I think you should give me the film.
Why?
Because you just can’t go around stealing pictures of people. It’s rude.
How about after I get it developed I’ll send you a copy?
You know what, just forget it. Just keep it, asshole.
Hey, I just thought you are pretty!
I’d thought you’d take it as a compliment?
Hey, man, have you ever been to this place before?
Red light casino you see, you go down the 50…
Shit, you give me that back!
You should come out and play.
You gonna mess the film.
Fuck, fuck.
I will go through with it.
Ok, how much do you want on chips?
No more bets.
Black 35 no winners.
Mitch, come home. Just come home, Mitch. You there?
I guess it's about it's about going back to a time when life was unexpected. Finding a new purpose, a new adventure, a new love. And no matter what happens, at least it won’t be the life that I live now."
