Tammy’s Always Dying

(2019)

Tammy's Always Dying is a 2019 movie that revolves around the complex and dysfunctional relationship between Catherine and her alcoholic mother, Tammy. Every month, Catherine finds herself talking her mother off a bridge when their welfare runs out. Catherine, who feels stuck in life, dreams of achieving success in any aspect. On the other hand, Tammy has been in a perpetual state of poverty and finds solace in partying.

However, everything changes when Tammy receives a devastating diagnosis of terminal cancer. Catherine is left with no choice but to move in and take care of her mother during her final days. As Catherine navigates the challenges of being a caregiver, she crosses paths with Ilana, a charismatic figure working in the media industry, specializing in exploiting tragic stories for talk-shows. Ilana offers Catherine an opportunity to publish her life story, forcing her to confront the decision between sacrificing her integrity or selling out for personal gain.

Throughout the movie, Catherine is torn between the responsibility she feels towards her mother and her desire to escape her difficult circumstances and pursue her own dreams. She must ultimately decide if life without Tammy is truly a better and more fulfilling life. Boasting a complex and emotional storyline, Tammy's Always Dying explores themes of sacrifice, desperation, and the pursuit of personal happiness amidst challenging circumstances.