Misryoum reports Awkwafina, Anthony Ramos and Ken Jeong star in dark comedy Kaet Might Die as it debuts at Cannes Market.
A darkly funny cancer story is making its Cannes Market push, with Awkwafina leading the way in the international sales launch of Kaet Might Die.
Misryoum reports that the film. presented at Cannes Market. is an adaptation of Kaet McAnneny’s cancer memoir Boobs Gone Rogue.. With filming wrapped. the project brings together Golden Globe and Emmy winner Awkwafina alongside Grammy winner Anthony Ramos and Ken Jeong. known to many for his work in The Hangover series.
Misryoum notes that the cast also reunites Awkwafina and Jeong, now playing father and daughter on screen—an intriguing pivot that pairs comedic timing with a story built around disruption, vulnerability, and survival.
In this new dark comedy setup. the film centers on a woman whose diagnosis overturns the tightly controlled life she thought she had mastered.. Instead of retreating. the story leans on humor and imagination as her marriage strains and her family pressure ramps up. creating a tone that aims to balance emotional weight with surreal. heightened moments.
Meanwhile, the film is directed by Mercedes Bryce Morgan. Misryoum also describes the script as having been adapted by Angela Gulner and Yuri Baranovsky, shaping the memoir’s premise into something that leans into dark comedy rather than conventional drama.
This matters because Cannes Market often functions as a global spotlight for films that are difficult to categorize. and audiences have shown a strong appetite for stories that treat heavy subjects with originality.. When humor is used as a survival tool, it can turn a personal narrative into something widely relatable.
Misryoum adds that the production involves multiple companies, with Joel David Moore and others among the producing team, while Awkwafina and McAnneny also serve as executive producers. The project is being represented for domestic sales by CAA, alongside Capture Entertainment.
At the heart of Kaet Might Die is an idea that resonates beyond cinema: when life gets darker, people often find ways to laugh just to keep going. Misryoum will be watching closely to see whether this blend of comedy, chaos, and resilience finds its next audience at Cannes and beyond.