Love Again

Love Again

Year: 2023

Runtime: 104 min

Language: English

Director: James C. Strouse

DramaComedyRomance

Following the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray begins sending heartfelt text messages to a random phone number, unaware that journalist Rob Burns has received them. Intrigued by her vulnerability, Rob embarks on a journey to find her, aided by the involvement of music icon Celine Dion. As he tries to earn her trust and uncover the story behind her messages, Rob must also confront his own emotional baggage and discover if a new romance can blossom from this unexpected connection.

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1

Cafe moment and the accident

Mira Ray and John share a warm, flirtatious moment over coffee in a city café. Soon after, John steps outside and is struck by a car, an event Mira witnesses in shock. The accident sets Mira on a painful path that frames much of the story to come.

City café
2

Two years later: Mira with her parents

Two years pass and Mira lives outside the city with her parents. Her sister Suzy calls regularly, urging her to move back in. John’s death from the accident remains a quiet, ongoing wound.

Two years later Outside the city, Mira's parents' home
3

Rob Burns' heartbreak and the Céline assignment

Rob Burns is miserable after being dumped a week before his wedding. He obsesses over his ex Elizabeth on social media while being assigned to write a heartfelt piece on Céline Dion to keep his job. The looming assignment intensifies his cynicism about love.

Office
4

New phone brings dating nudges

A corporate mobile phone puts Rob in touch with coworkers Lisa and Billy, who urge him to date again. He remains skeptical about love, but the nudge starts him reconsidering his outlook. The seeds of change begin to sprout.

Office
5

Mira's box from John and publisher pressure

Mira opens a box from John's parents containing clothes and the engagement ring he never handed her. Concurrently, her publisher pressures her to produce another upbeat book, threatening to terminate an intern and claw back her last advance.

Mira's home
6

Mysterious messages and a potential meet-cute

Rob starts receiving private, lovesick messages from a mystery woman on the new work phone. He traces a likely face to a bar and waits, only to see the woman leave with another man. At the same time, Mira quietly ejects a sexually aggressive guy from a cab.

Bar
7

Céline creative breakthrough

Rob goes to interview Céline Dion, who senses his cynicism toward love. She asks probing questions that loosen his defenses and encourage him to follow his heart. He runs out of time, but is told he can revisit the interview after resolving his issues.

Céline Dion interview
8

The Met clue and a first encounter

Rob deciphers a text hinting at an opera at The Met and decides to attend multiple performances until he finds his mystery woman. When he finally encounters her, he introduces himself and exchanges personal numbers with Mira.

The Met
9

Cheeseburgers and midnight talks

Rob and Mira meet for cheeseburgers and quickly discover a deep compatibility, staying up all night talking. They later plan more time together, including a home-cooked dinner that same week.

Cheeseburger joint
10

A night at Mira's, tension with Suzy

The next night, they have dinner at Mira's place and end up spending the night apart. In the morning, Mira learns Rob and Suzy have hit it off, fueling a tense moment about boundaries and trust.

Night to morning Mira's home
11

Morning discovery: texts to John

Mira finds Rob's computer screen filled with her texts to John, feeling betrayed by the closeness he has with her memory. She tells him to never contact her again, marking a rupture in their budding relationship.

Morning Mira's home
12

Rob pivots to a love-inspired profile

Instead of writing Céline's profile as assigned, Rob writes about how her music inspires him to pursue love with Mira. He declares that Mira has transformed him and asks for a second chance.

Office
13

Boss's dual reaction

Rob's boss publicly scolds him for deviating from the assignment but privately praises his courage and promises a podcast to accompany the piece. The mixed response acknowledges a shift in his approach.

Office
14

A city stroll toward reconciliation

Rob finally finds Mira somewhere between The Met and Central Park, signaling the turning point in their relationship. After discussing promises, they seal their renewed connection with a kiss.

Between The Met and Central Park
15

A hopeful future together

With past heartbreak and misunderstandings resolved, Rob and Mira commit to pursuing a future together. Their kiss marks a renewed belief in love and a shared journey ahead.

City

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 01:16

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