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From the creative genius that brought us Train Spotting, Shallow Grave and 28 Days Later comes a touching story of two boys who’ve just lost their mother.

The oldest takes advantage of the situation, knowing he can get sympathy – and material gain – through the ‘pain’ of loosing his mum. The younger retreats into a world of Saints (they visit him and he always asks if they’ve seen his mum) and .a cardboard box fort he built by the railway line.

It’s in this fort, talking to a chain-smoking saint, that the story really kicks off – the fort is demolished by a bag of cash that falls from the sky.

Not knowing what to do, he elicits the help of his older brother who sees the money as a way to influence people (instant friends in their new school) and to make more money (Invest it in property). The younger brother however, on the advice of his Saint friends wants to help the poor.

But just how do you help the poor?

This warm and unexpected tale offers a parable on the role of money in our lives.