Five

Charlotte's segment is set in 1969, on the night man first walks on the moon. The other stories unfold in more contemporary times, depicting modern cancer treatment, survivorship, and personal reinvention as the characters navigate diagnosis and healing.

The film unfolds across a tapestry of settings: a family bedroom where a mother battles breast cancer, a future oncology clinic that Pearl builds, and scenes in a strip club and various homes or medical environments. It moves between intimate domestic spaces and clinical or public settings that reflect the different stages of diagnosis and care.

💫 Hope

Across the five stories, hope drives people to endure frightening diagnoses, seek support, and pursue brighter futures. The characters balance humor and sorrow while clinging to the possibility of breakthroughs and relief. The film uses intimate moments to show that hope can grow from resilience and community.

👪 Family

Family bonds shape how each character faces breast cancer, from mothers and daughters to partners and friends. The stories explore responsibility, sacrifice, and mutual care as illness reshapes relationships. These bonds provide the emotional throughline that ties each segment together.

🎗️ Survivorship

The film follows journeys from diagnosis to resilience, highlighting personal growth, community support, and the drive to find cures. It frames survivorship as a process that includes loss, adaptation, and renewed purpose. Through humor and honesty, Five portrays cancer as a catalyst for identity and life choices.