The - Sympathy Card(2019)

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

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 The Sympathy Card(2019)

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

The situation becomes complicated when Josie meets Siobhan ( Lauren Neal ), a free-spirited florist she genuinely begins to like. The production prioritized diversity, with a crew that

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

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 Josie, who is socially awkward and reluctant, begins

Filmed over 19 days in the Boston area , featuring locations like the queer-owned City Girl Café in Cambridge.