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The storyline of bad-boy playboy redeemed by the integrous, humble beauty is common because we appreciate stories of redemption. They make us feel redemption is possible for us; they make us hopeful, so it's no wonder we're drawn to them. While most of these archetypical storylines are predictable--even scene by scene sometimes--this one is less so. It echos An Affair to Remember (1957 Cary Grant &1994 Warren Beatty), but its unique "backdrop," the world of Major League Soccer (MLS), allows this film to stand on its own. Redemptive stories about professional soccer players are fewer than cliched football/baseball/basketball storylines, lending freshness to this film. We get our happily-ever after, but the climax is more complex than expected, which is emotionally engaging. Ryan and Lana must work at reuniting, but what keeps them apart is understandable and thus, forgivable. Liam McIntyre's "broken playboy" is effective because he portrays the pre-injury, big-headed jerk with embarrassingly cringe-worthy hubris, making his brokenness after the "fall" realistic. The arrogant playboy gets the sudden, overwhelming "fall" he needs to arrive at the clarity and perspective that makes living and striving truly satisfying and rich. At first, chemistry between McIntyre and Jenia Tenaeva, who plays Lana, feels uncertain, but once Tenaeva's Lana opens her heart to Ryan, their chemistry is beautiful--enough to make their reunification feel authentic and cheer-worthy. Whether or not romantic films are your go-to, this one will capture and delight you in fresh ways.

Let a woman tell a woman's story without car chases, uber-masculinity and foul language. Let an action star play a troubled, conflicted and sensitive person. Let there be exotic locations and foreign languages. Let the rest of us see a film like this without bashing it into pieces. I enjoyed the acting and emotionality of each character. I enjoyed the scenery. I enjoyed the kids. We need films like this where actors can demonstrate the range of human experience. So let them be!

I really enjoyed watching this movie. I got to journey with the characters as if I was there experiencing everything with them.

MIKE CESTARI and JENIA TANAEVA created a wonderful tale that was, just like what kim-lynn-mclean said, inspired by LOVE AFFAIR/AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER, with a twist. It stars one of the writers, Jenia Tanaeva, as the very gorgeous photographer/bartender/chamber maid, Lana, opposite LIAM MCINTYRE as the soccer great, Ryan Hawkes. There were love scenes, yes, but everything was done in good taste. They also have great chemistry.

Also in this story is HARVEY KEITEL as Billy, Ryan's manager, and probably best friend.

PETER TERESCHENKO stars as Danny, a young boy who idolizes Ryan Hawkes. He is Lana's greatest treasure, and only child.

LARISA MALEVANNAYA stars as Grandma Marina. She is very convincing as the no-nonsense Babushka of Lana and Prababushka of Danny.

OLEG TAKAROV plays Ruslan, the philandering husband of Lana, and because of him, Lana is a battered wife. In fairness to him, he tries to be a good father to Danny.

POPPY DRAYTON plays Elise, the fiancee of Ryan, who is only after fame and glory. It was her fault why she and Ryan had an accident, but if it wasn't for that accident, Ryan wouldn't have met Lana.

CARLA ABRUZZO plays Amanda, the jealous coworker of Lana in the cruise ship. She is also one of her roommates.

MARIE ELISE CONTE plays Angela, one of Lana's roomies, who turned out to be her good friend.

DOINA TEODORU plays Sabine from Haiti, also one of Lana's roomies who became one of her good friends.

and MARIANA SMIRNOVA plays Alina, Danny's "girlfriend"

DAVID MAHMOUDIE's name is new to me, but he is very good. I like his style as a Director.

Kudos to EVERYONE involved in this film in any capacity onscreen and behind the scenes.

Watched it on Amazon and though it was well put together as far as production value. The storyline is very romantic and well thought through. Loved the female lead!

If there is a worst movie ever been made I never heard of it. Terrible acting , very poor screenplay, there is more connection between me and any dog on the street than this couple of people in "love"