10 Items or Less (2006)

An actor who is considering the role of a supermarket manager arrives at a grocery store on the outskirts of Los Angeles to do some field research. He subsequently becomes stranded, without a car or cell phone, and accepts a ride home with Scarlet, a cashier who is about to interview for a new job. The actor rediscovers the essence of his craft while helping Scarlet gain the confidence she needs to change her life.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after 10 Items or Less

• Moonlight Mile (2002) — Brad Silberling directed both
• Paper Man (2009)
• 10 Years (2011)
• Happy Endings (2005)
• Shopgirl (2005) — Same feel: intimate, reflective
• Due Date (2010)