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

Reviewers have noted the film for its unique blend of "bleak humor" and heart. The Sympathy Card | Film Threat 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 production prioritized diversity, with a crew that was 2/3 female and 1/3 queer. Emma, who is deadpan and realistic about her