We follow Michael Cram plays Mitch a new father whom learns his child isn't is own due to recently learning he's infertile (this is covered in Amy Jo Johnson's prequel short film "Shooting Blanks"). He sets off to find the biological father to try and make sense of this revelation, leaving his wife, Jackie, played by Sonya Salomaa, behind without warning.
During his misadventures he has a chance encounter with a troubled young woman named Emily, played by Julia Sarah Stone and the two form an unlikely friendship. Meanwhile his wife seeks a way to go find Mitch with family and friends.
Amy Jo Johnson plays Amelia whom learns her best friend Jackie's mother is dating her father (and horribly witnesses firsthand how that's going in one scene!)...she's also out of a relationship and job, something that she keeps a secret for a time in the film, which seems to be one of the running themes!
The only minor issue I have with the film is how quickly the characters find the biological father, but the exchange between them is pretty funny and lighthearted despite how frustrated and angry Mitch wants to feel.
Sonya Salomaa and Amy Jo Johnson have good chemistry between their characters, and I've come realize the two women have worked together in Amy's earlier shorts or other shows often enough that it comes naturally to them!
We get a glimpse of the Might Morphin' Power Rangers on a TV set as a nod to Amy's roots in acting... There is also a joke made about naming the child "Julia Roberts", which is also the title of one of Amy's songs. Coincidence?!
It was exciting to watch this film as it is Amy Jo Johnson's directorial debut, and gives us a glimpse at her great potential going forward!
