The Sympathy Card(2019) May 2026

The production prioritized diversity, with a crew that was 2/3 female and 1/3 queer.

Reviewers have noted the film for its unique blend of "bleak humor" and heart. The Sympathy Card | Film Threat The Sympathy Card(2019)

Josie, who is socially awkward and reluctant, begins a series of disastrous first dates. The production prioritized diversity, with a crew that

The situation becomes complicated when Josie meets Siobhan ( Lauren Neal ), a free-spirited florist she genuinely begins to like. The situation becomes complicated when Josie meets Siobhan

Filmed over 19 days in the Boston area , featuring locations like the queer-owned City Girl Café in Cambridge.

The project was partially funded through a Seed&Spark campaign that raised over $34,000. Critical Reception

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