The title refers to a metaphor used within the film regarding resilience. Gypsy compares herself to a cat with nine lives, suggesting it would take "nine bullets" to finally kill her—a theme that underscores the film's focus on survival and second chances.

Gigi Gaston, a Greenwich native who based parts of the story on her own experiences and inspirations.

Best known as Cersei Lannister in Game of Thrones , Headey anchors the film with a performance that critics noted as the standout element of the production.

The story follows (Lena Headey), a burlesque dancer on the verge of retirement who dreams of a new life as a writer. Her plans are shattered when her young neighbor, Sam (Dean Scott Vazquez), witnesses the brutal murder of his family by a local crime syndicate.