Two young adults who are coping with the deaths of their partners try to move forward with their lives and start a relationship with each other.
Acting
Brittany Murphy's chaotic vulnerability—nobody did grief-stricken weirdo better
Costume
Debbie Reynolds' mourning glam—funeral fashion as character
Writing
Dark comedy that actually lets grief breathe
Director
Nicole Bettauer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was director Nicole Bettauer's only feature; she pivoted to documentary work after, making this a fascinating one-off curio.
Released during Murphy's 'Clueless' to 'Girl, Interrupted' transition, it captures her singular ability to make mental unraveling feel magnetic.
US
