25 Carat

"Shot on the streets of Barcelona, 25 Carat probes the ugly side of a city known the world over for its beauty. Using stripped-down hand-held camera work, the debut feature by Patxi Amezcua pushes deep into a harsh environment of thieves, hustlers and hitmen, combining action with strong, engaging characters to keep viewers at the edge of their seats. Abel (Francesc Garrido) works as an “unofficial debt collector,” reminding people of the consequences of not paying their bills on time. He accidentally meets Kay (Aida Folch), a petty car thief, whom he helps when one of her schemes goes awry, and the chemistry between the two is palpable. Kay is fed up with her home life; the apartment she shares with her father, Sebas (Manuel Morón), is a.