The Terminal — Quarters for Carts

 

In The Terminal, Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks) is trapped in JFK airport when his visa is no longer valid because his country entered into a civil war. Stranded inside JFK, he has to figure out how to eat and sleep while his political situation is resolved. He quickly realizes that many people aren’t returning the luggage carts even though there is a 25 cent “reward.” He begins collecting carts around the airport in order to buy Burger King meals.

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