The Sympathy Card(2019) -

The film uses a non-linear structure, jumping back and forth through time to show the couple's origin story alongside their current struggle. Production and Context

The situation becomes complicated when Josie meets Siobhan ( Lauren Neal ), a free-spirited florist she genuinely begins to like. The Sympathy Card(2019)

The story follows Emma () and Josie ( Nika Ezell Pappas ), a newly married lesbian couple whose lives are upended when Emma’s lung cancer takes a terminal turn. Emma, who is deadpan and realistic about her fate, issues an ultimatum: Josie must find a new partner before Emma passes away so she can approve of the choice and ensure Josie isn't alone. The film uses a non-linear structure, jumping back

The project was partially funded through a Seed&Spark campaign that raised over $34,000. Critical Reception Emma, who is deadpan and realistic about her

The production prioritized diversity, with a crew that was 2/3 female and 1/3 queer.

is an unconventional indie romantic comedy-drama that centers on a "deathbed order" given by a terminally ill woman to her newlywed wife. Directed by Brendan Boogie , the film explores themes of mortality, non-monogamy, and the awkwardness of dating while grieving through a queer lens. Plot Overview

Reviewers have noted the film for its unique blend of "bleak humor" and heart. The Sympathy Card | Film Threat