Abnormal Cells Make Pretty Flowers

After learning of her terminal diagnoses, a young man goes through the five stages of grief with his still-alive girlfriend. Rather than spending their last moments together, his focus shifts to the cancer, which he has personified into a menacing monster. His love for her must overcome his ultimate fear of loss.

Directed by —, Abnormal Cells Make Pretty Flowers leans on a strong ensemble — Dylan Arnold, Dakota Bailey, J.J. Dunlap — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2021.