Plot

Two British best friends and in-laws, Dawn and Jackie, work together at a factory. When Dawn is diagnosed with a brain tumor Jackie shares $100,000 she's got from her secret lover with Dawn.

Two British best friends and in-laws, Dawn (Brenda Blethyn) and Jackie (Dame Julie Walters), work together at a factory. When Dawn is diagnosed with a brain tumor, Jackie shares one hundred thousand dollars she received from her secret lover with Dawn, to fulfill her dream - a visit to Las Vegas. They buy two tickets and fly there.

Dawn (Brenda Blethyn) and Jackie (Dame Julie Walters), two workers in an electronics factory, have been best friends since childhood and share practically everything. So it is no surprise to anybody when Dawn shares her big bingo win with Jackie. Eventually, Dawn discovers the results of her tests and knows for sure that she has terminal cancer. Dawn has always dreamed of going to Las Vegas so, on impulse, Jackie buys the tickets and off they go on one last great adventure together. In Las Vegas they meet the enigmatic Cody (Kris Kristofferson), who is attracted to Jackie, but immediately understands the situation and helps the two friends to enjoy their dream holiday in Las Vegas by taking them on a trip into the desert. The two friends return home for Dawn to make her peace with her friends and family before her ultimate demise. Dawn's death, even though expected, devastates Jackie, leaving her friendless and alone, or does it?—Mark Smith <msmith@osi.co.uk>