The story suggests that in a world driven by "money changing," even personal history and dignity are up for negotiation. Narrative Impact
The story paints a vivid picture of the "haves" versus the "have-nots" in a post-colonial or urban Filipino setting. Movado Money Changer
The interaction between the money changer and the protagonist highlights a power imbalance. The story suggests that in a world driven
While the watch marks hours in gold and precision, the characters are marking time in hunger and desperation. Movado Money Changer