A surprise party where the guest of honor is the only one not in on the real surprise.
Maggie's friends have planned a surprise birthday party (despite it being a month away). During the party, Maggie realizes there's more to it then that.
Acting
Tripplehorn's mounting panic without leaving one room.
Direction
Wilson's theatrical staging traps you with Maggie.
Director
Rita Wilson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Rita Wilson directed this between producing My Big Fat Greek Wedding and raising two sons with Tom Hanks—her only directorial credit.
The single-location structure mirrors classic chamber dramas, but the birthday-party setting makes the dread feel domestically familiar.
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