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Director Aprill Winney spins the original script by Ryan Tavlin into a quirky, romantic drama that frees the mind and questions its choices.
When career-driven Joe (Ben Montague) is diagnosed with life-ending Leukemia on the eve of his big promotion, he begins to re-evaluate the life he had been living all along. Now, as he tries to find the passion he pushed aside years ago, a bizarre relationship with Claire (Elaine Robinson), the fun-loving girl of his dreams, sets the stage for an imaginative, inspiring take on what life could be about if he was wiling to fight for it.
Co-starring Morgan McCabe and Cliff Chamberlain, Counting Backwards challenges our sense of self and dares us to always reach forward.
Accolades
“… Counting Backwards, is a jubilantly funny and finely observed romantic comedy about dying. Ben Montague and Elaine Robinson may not be big stars, but the chemistry between them is near electrifying.”
- Santa Barbara Independent
“…With skilled direction from first time solo director Aprill Winney and solid performances from the ensemble cast, Counting Backwards is a heartwarming romantic comedy full of sardonic wit. Films with this kind of darker subject matter usually walk a fine line, and this film navigates it well, leaving the viewer feeling better about the things they're lucky to have in life.”
-Ryan Hedge, Edhat.com
“…Suffice it to say Counting Backwards is sweet without being overly sentimental, funny without being too obvious.”
-Felicia Tomasko, Edhat.com
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