FIRST LOOK AT COBIE SMULDERS IN

UNEXPECTED

World Premiere at 2015 Sundance U.S. Dramatic Competition 

“I thought it could be just a very moving story about women, about the decision to have children,” Smulders told EW. “And from my side of the story, the decision of career versus motherhood, and trying to juggle those. At the same time, these two women are having the same experience, but under very different circumstances. The juxtaposition of that is very interesting to watch play out.” 

Read EW's full article here: http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/12/15/cobie-smulders-unexpected/ 

SYNOPSIS

Samantha Abbott (Cobie Smulders), is a dedicated and passionate teacher at an inner-city Chicago high school.  Just as she is coming to terms with her school closing, Samantha faces some life-changing and unexpected news: she is pregnant. After breaking the news to her live-in boyfriend John (Anders Holm) and opinionated mother (Elizabeth McGovern), Samantha learns that one of her most promising students, Jasmine (newcomer Gail Bean), has landed in a similar but very different situation.   As the women navigate their ambitions for the future, Samantha and Jasmine forge an unlikely friendship that will challenge their perspectives and leave a lasting impact on one another.

From director Kris Swanberg, UNEXPECTED is lovingly realized with warmth, humor and a keen understanding of life's complexities.

Director: by Kris Swanberg

Screenwriters: Kris Swanberg & Megan Mercier

Producer: Andrea Roa

Executive Producer: Peter Gilbert 

Principal Cast: Cobie Smulders, Gail Bean, Anders Holm, Elizabeth McGovern 

TRT: 80 min.