- Film Review
- Reviewed By Sloan Freer
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3 out of 5
In this bittersweet indie drama, dying coffee-shop owner John Riedlinger puts friendship to the ultimate test when he asks his best pal - and one-time girlfriend - Amy Colón to bear his child. What follows is a thoughtful and honest look at the physical and emotional impact of terminal illness, anchored by a charming and largely convincing romance. As reality bites and priorities shift, it's cute yet deeply affecting to see Riedlinger and Colón's likeable characters gently falling in love again - particularly since neither wallow in the tragedy of their circumstances. Strong, initially wry scripting and straightforward plotting complement the universally solid acting, resulting in a simple climax that hits harder by avoiding clichéd expectation.
Plot Summary
Drama starring John Riedlinger and Amy Colón as best friends Sean and Kristi who, after going their separate ways, are brought back together when Sean is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Sean has one final request to ask of Kristi before he dies - for her to bear his child.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Sean
- John Riedlinger
- Kristi
- Amy Colón
- Dr Colon
- Patrick Coyle
- Jill
- Austene V Williams-Clark
- Jackuleen
- Allyson Kearns
- Keith
- Adam Whisner
- Mary
- Michelle Barber
- Zack
- Ronald Menzel
- John
- Mark Bradley (4)
- Tom
- David Tufford
Crew
- Director
- David Tufford
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