Amanda and her parents are transitioning into a new life, in a new house, in a new town. Recording their daughter's birthday for the benefit of the loved ones they left behind, this ... See full summary

Amanda and her parents are transitioning into a new life, in a new house, in a new town. Recording their daughter's birthday for the benefit of the loved ones they left behind, this seemingly normal and happy family sets up the home for a birthday surprise. Unfortunately for the whole family, they aren't the only ones with a plan for Amanda on her special day.

From early pre-production until the final edit took 3 1/2 years (April 2005 - September 2008)

The whole film was shot in 30 hours in August of 2008

Won the Golden Kahuna Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the 2009 Honolulu Film Festival.

Won a Merit Award at the 2008 Accolade Competition.