Roger Hedden wrote and directed this indie romantic comedy about a group of New Yorkers on the Upper West Side as Christmas nears. Unemployed actor Jimmy (
Eric Stoltz), who owes $900 to local bookie Fatty (
Charles Durning), tells his girlfriend Susan (
Moira Kelly) that the money is for an abortion for sis Maggie (
Daryl Hannah) -- who jilted bartender Ray (
Campbell Scott). Ray and one of his regular customers April (
Katrin Cartlidge) visit bars trying to raise the money, and eventually a half dozen others are drawn into the treasure hunt. Shown at the 1998 Mill Valley Film Festival and the 1998 Chicago Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide