The Saver

Running time: 90 mins

How to become a millionaire—all you need to do is save. Sometimes the best way to overcome hard times is to find a goal and stick to it. Recently orphaned teenager Fern won't let herself succumb to the same fate as her mother. When the Youth Protection enforcers come to take her, she flees in the middle of a harsh Montreal winter. Independent and headstrong, she'll focus her time and effort on saving enough money to be a millionaire. That's what the book 50 Ways to Become a Millionaire advises. It's as easy as that, right? Featuring an exceptional cast, led by the outstanding newcomer Imajyn Cardinal, director Wiebke von Carolsfeld's The Saver captivates with an entrancing story of survival and hope. - Cassia Homann Preceded by the short film: Mr. Overton; dir. Matt Cooper; United States; 12 min.