Sean (Jim Sea) and Abby (Kristine Isom) have been together for most of their lives, and are still very much in love - when Sean returns from the hospital with the news that he has only 6 more months to live. The two decide instead of giving in to grief, they ought to make the most of the time they still have together travelling to all the places they've always wanted to see, and part with a promise to find one another in the next life. Now their last 6 months together are probably the most beautiful in their lives, but eventually Sean leaves the plane of the living, with Abby soon to follow - but how to find one another again in the next life?

Now this could have been pure kitsch, but thanks to a subtle script and directorial effort this has actually become a very touching film, especially since it doesn't overplay its emotional core but underplays things to let the audience fill in the blanks - and as a result making the love story much more palpable, makes it feel much more real. And that subtlety is also mirrored in the cast's performances, that remain very relatable because of that. And the result is a film that's heartwarming even to an old cynic like myself.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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