A Date with Miss Fortune

The film operates in the here and now, with occasional forays into a near-future when the couple considers their long-term future. It juxtaposes everyday contemporary life—writing, work, pregnancy, home life—with moments that feel like a possible downstream outcome of their decisions. This time-toggling underscores how present actions steer future possibilities.

The story begins in a casual, contemporary diner and unfolds through intimate family interiors at Maria's bustling home. It also touches on scenes set in London, hinting at a broader geographic scope and the couple's potential future abroad. The Portuguese family setting provides cultural texture, with gatherings that reveal tradition and expectation shaping the couple's choices.

🔮 Destiny

Love and fate weave through Jack and Maria's story, suggesting their paths are guided by forces beyond sheer calculation. Their decisions—whether to commit, to move, or to stay—are tested against a sense of destiny that neither fully controls nor ignores. Senora Maria’s readings amplify the tension between belief and skepticism. The couple's arc culminates in acknowledging that destiny can illuminate a path if they choose to follow it together.

👪 Family Ties

A large Portuguese-Canadian family anchors the narrative, shaping expectations, judgments, and support. The relatives’ presence intensifies the couple's negotiations of love, duty, and belonging, highlighting cultural obligations and warmth. The pregnancy adds a new layer of responsibility that tests boundaries and resilience. Through these dynamics, the film explores what it means to belong to a family while pursuing personal happiness.

✨ Superstition

Maria's reliance on omens, signs, and spiritual guidance contrasts with Jack's pragmatic worldview, creating friction and growth. The fortune-teller figure becomes a catalyst, prompting the couple to confront fears, doubts, and what they truly want from each other. The tension between belief and doubt drives key turning points and eventual reconciliation. Ultimately, superstition acts as a mirror for personal and relational insight rather than a rulebook.