Making the Rules (2014)

In the bustling, high-stakes world of Los Angeles culinary scene, Abby, a talented and ambitious sous-chef, has her life delicately balanced between the sizzling stoves of her kitchen and the warm embrace of her loving husband, Matt. However, this meticulously orchestrated rhythm of her life hits a jarring note when an unexpected accident forces Abby to hang up her apron, shattering her dreams of a coveted promotion. As she steps away from the intoxicating chaos of the kitchen, she finds herself amid the sweltering heat of the hottest summer in LA's history, facing an unfamiliar challenge - the overwhelming silence of doing nothing. Abby's once harmonious life begins to unfurl as the simmering heat of the summer intensifies, echoing the widening emotional chasm between her and Matt. This unexpected hiatus from her career leads Abby down a path strewn with unsolicited advice from her nosy friend, and a dangerous flirtation with an old flame. As the summer heatwave reaches its zenith, Abby finds herself in a crucible of personal transformation, testing the resilience of her marriage and her own self-worth. Her journey through this sizzling summer promises to be a riveting watch, as she grapples with the heat both outside and within her own life.

Making the Rules is a drama movie featuring Jaime Pressly and directed by Jimbo Lee.

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