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Greetings again from the darkness. We've seen it before. Two stories, seemingly unrelated, yet parallel. Only this time it's based on a true story, and the 2017 book "All My Tomorrows" by Brian Gregory. Director Lance Hool and co-writers Veronica Hool and Robin U. Russin serve up a touching and inspirational story of how the lives of families can intersect, and how triumph can come from tragedy.

Admittedly, the film has a bit of Lifetime Movie Channel look and feel. It even begins with some conventional philosophy on life courtesy of our narrator: it's either a miracle or it's not, and life either happens to us or for us. These are neither particularly thought-provoking nor deep, however, they do set the stage well enough for the story. We first see an unconscious Chris Gregory (Jacob Elordi, THE KISSING BOOTH) being wheeled on a gurney into the surgical area of a hospital. His loved ones are obviously concerned. We then cut to a period many years earlier as a young Cuban boy passes out on a soccer field. We learn Jorge Bolivar has a lung disease, and has been told at various stages that he wouldn't live past 12, 20, or 30 years old.

Despite the different time periods, we see the symmetry with the romantic interests of the men. Modern day college student Chris (also the film's narrator) literally bumps into Sam (Tiera Skovbye, "Riverdale"), and the two become 'Safety Buddies' on campus - offering a ride to those students in need. An older Jorge (Adnan Canto, "Designated Survivor") locks eyes with flight attendant Leslie (Radha Mitchell), which kicks off a whirlwind globe-trotting romance. Chris is a middle-class boy whose parents (Kari Matchett, Tahmoh Penikett) are loving and demanding. Jorge is part of a wealthy Cuban family forced to relocate to Miami due to political pressures under Castro.

Keeping up with the time period for Jorge and Leslie involves spotting the clothing styles and technology hints, and very few viewers won't know where this is headed well before it gets there. The two staged weddings provide all kinds of cuteness, as does goofy, easy-going Chris. Life perspective is one of the key takeaways here, as is a fact that most people should already be well aware: organ donors make a difference and mean the world to those impacted. The film ends with a note on the Gabriel House of Care, a non-profit worth researching.

I put this on as background to scrolling on my phone. It's by no means the best film out there, but it is engaging. By the end, I'd put down my phone and had some (more than a few) tears.

It's a lovely film. And I didn't realise it's based on a true story until the end. Which made me cry even more - and I'm not a cryer. It's a sadhappy/happysad film, executed well.

The characters are engaging, but there's limited exploration of their lives and motivations. In that respect, it is quite 2D. But I liked them all the same.

I'd say it doesn't have the best score, but tbf I barely remember it. I watched this last week. My review is purely based on the fact I keep thinking about it. In a positive way :)

One of the few films that leaves a beautiful impression inside you. I haven't cried that hard in a long time. It's about life, your role in it, and how you can be influential during your life and after your death. I loved how they showed that we are all connected in some way. Life is not a life without family, friendship and love, all these meanings were shown by the movie very well. This movie is very emotional and Full of messages for everyone, and most importantly, it is based on a true story, I was not aware that it was based on a real story before the subtitles but when I found out, that made the movie great. It is very much worth watching.

The format of this movie is quite effective. Shows the points of view simultaneously of donor and recipient and their families and loved ones.

Jacob Elordi plays the young Christopher who is seemingly healthy and in love and suddenly brain dead from an aneurysm. Adan Canto plays Jorge a middle aged man originally from Cuba who has been in need of a lung transplant for a long time.

Of course it's sad when he dies but it does show how there is some consolation in the good his donations made. Touching when the recipient and the donor's family meet up after.

Nice filming and worth a watch if you are in the mood for a topic like this. True life story.

An incredible story that makes us realize how connected we all are. Love that they made this into a movie.

Great cinematography and cast as well - it gave full detail with that.