The life of Abby is centered around the fast-paced days of being a successful sous-chef and her marriage to Matt, a loving husband. A sudden accident in the kitchen forces her to leave the job she loves, and worse, to forgo a dream promotion. As the hottest summer in L.A. history reaches its peak, she faces an extreme challenge: doing nothing. The summer intensifies as she confronts a growing emotional gulf between herself and her husband, much unsolicited advice from her prying girlfriend and the temptation of an old flame..
Acting
Jaime Pressly's restless energy trapped in domestic stasis.
Costume
L.A. summer heat made visible through sweat and sundresses.
Director
Jimbo Lee
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Robin Thicke took this role during his 'Blurred Lines' controversy year, making his character's smarminess accidentally meta.
The 78-minute runtime signals its festival-circuit origins, explaining the loose, vignette-style structure that frustrates some viewers.
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