About Plan B

Plan B is a 2021 American comedy film directed by Natalie Morales in her directorial debut, in a script written by Prathi Srinivasan and Joshua Levy. It was released on Hulu on May 28, 2021. The movie centers around Sunny and Lupe, best friends and high school students, who embark on a wild road trip adventure to find a Plan B pill after a regrettable sexual encounter.

Making / Production

The film is set in South Dakota and was actually shot in Syracuse, New York. Natalie Morales, also an actress, made her directorial debut with this comedy. The film was produced by Counterbalance Entertainment and was distributed by American Entertainment Streaming Provider Hulu.

Actors

• Kuhoo Verma as Sunny: Playing a high-schooler exploring sexuality and dealing with parental expectations, she brought heart and comedy to the film.
• Victoria Moroles as Lupe: Playing the best friend of Sunny, her character explores individuality and clashes with cultural expectations. Moroles brought an enjoyable degree of comedic timing and emotional depth.
• Michael Provost as Hunter: A love interest of Sunny's, Provost renders a compelling performance, balancing arrogance and charm.
• Jolly Abraham as Mrs. Nimmu: She brilliantly portrays Sunny’s traditional-minded mother, delivering a subtly nuanced performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The director, Natalie Morales, makes a cameo in the film. She plays the character, Rosa.
• Although the film is set in South Dakota, it was actually filmed in Syracuse, New York.
• Plan B marks the directorial debut of Natalie Morales.

Awards

As of the time of writing this, Plan B (2021) has no recorded awards.

Quotes

• "My uterus is not some lazy Millennial, okay?" - Sunny
• "Just because you listened to one Brené Brown podcast while you were taking a shit doesn’t mean you’re a mental health expert." - Lupe
• "Love the music. Block out the haters with Reggaeton." - Mr. Crane

Music, Soundtrack

• "WAP" by Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion: This song sets the lighthearted, confident tone for the movie.
• "Baila Esta Cumbia" by Selena: Used at a pivotal point in the film to express the characters' cultural backgrounds and add narrative depth.
• "Wild" by John Legend feat Gary Clark Jr.: This song perfectly sets the mood during a key romantic moment in the film.