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:
Trevor's mother, a recovering alcoholic working two jobs as a cocktail waitress. Favores em Cadeia Drama 2000 2h 02m 7.2
Instead of repaying a favor, the recipient must "pay it forward" by performing for others who cannot help themselves. Directed by and based on the novel by
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 who initially lives a reclusive