Directed by and based on the novel by Catherine Ryan Hyde , the film follows Trevor McKinney (Haley Joel Osment), a 12-year-old living in Las Vegas. For a social studies assignment titled "Think of an idea to change our world and put it into action," Trevor develops the "Pay It Forward" concept. The rules are simple but profound:
A resourceful "latchkey kid" who remains optimistic despite his difficult home life. Favores em Cadeia Drama 2000 2h 02m 7.2
Trevor's social studies teacher, physically and emotionally scarred by childhood abuse, who initially lives a reclusive, guarded life. Core Themes Pay It Forward (2000) - Plot - IMDb Directed by and based on the novel by
This creates a geometric progression of altruism intended to repair society. Trevor's social studies teacher
Trevor's mother, a recovering alcoholic working two jobs as a cocktail waitress.