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Josie, who is socially awkward and reluctant, begins a series of disastrous first dates.

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. Josie, who is socially awkward and reluctant, begins

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 Emma, who is deadpan and realistic about her

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

The project was partially funded through a Seed&Spark campaign that raised over $34,000. Critical Reception