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Amanda, after testing positive for the BRCA gene mutation, has a specific plan to say goodbye to her breasts the weekend before her preventative double mastectomy, but her sister comes to town with a list of her own ideas for the weekend.

Writer/director Kristyn Benedyk wrote this piece about breast and ovarian cancer awareness in February 2012. In June of 2012, a tumor was discovered on her sister's ovary that turned out to be cancer; ten days later her other sister was diagnosed with breast cancer. The dedication to making this a strong and powerful movie increased a thousandfold, and Kristyn became very clearly aware that her goal as a filmmaker is to make films that use humor to spread serious and important messages and information that can do good for the world in some way. In this case, Kristyn hopes that this film, and the feature she is working on about BRCA2, will help women with histories of breast and ovarian cancer learn that there are new advances in prevention technology. In August 2012, after principle photography of the film, both of Kristyn's sister's were pronounced cancer free. She is helping her sisters author a book entitled "Hey, Remember That Summer We Had Cancer" that discusses the role of humor and family in times of crises.


Credited cast:
Alicia Witt Alicia Witt - Amanda
Luke Perry Luke Perry - Ralph
Rebekah Ward Rebekah Ward - Jaime
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Cynthia Abernathy Cynthia Abernathy - Support Group
Catherine Delporte Benedyk Catherine Delporte Benedyk - Support Group
Richard Benedyk Richard Benedyk - Guy in Lounge
Kevin Bozeman Kevin Bozeman - John
Janet Ulrich Brooks Janet Ulrich Brooks - Support Group
Kim DeJesus Kim DeJesus - Perfect Woman
Kyle Fuglsang Kyle Fuglsang - Cupcake Boy
Tyler Fuglsang Tyler Fuglsang - Boy with Basketball
Clark Lichty Clark Lichty - Too Hot Guy
Christopher Meister Christopher Meister - Bartender (as Chris Meister)
Robyn Okrant Robyn Okrant - Support Group
P.J. Powers P.J. Powers - Doug
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