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Release, runtime and language
2022 · 114 min · English
Echo score 65
JustWatch #24,513
Directed by
Mark Steven Johnson
Starring
Hélène Cardona, Atikur Rahman Mahi, Emilio Solfrizzi, Katerina Graham, Katie McGovern, Laura Hopper

Seeking a fresh start after a painful breakup, a woman travels to Verona, Italy, hoping for some peace and quiet. However, her romantic getaway takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her villa has been double-booked. She must share the luxurious accommodations with a charming but cynical British man, leading to a series of humorous clashes and a surprising connection as they navigate the beautiful Italian landscape and rediscover the possibility of love.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (15)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Love in the Villa
  6. 6 Every angle

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15 events in order · contains spoilers

Love in the Villa Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Love in the Villa (2022) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Excitement for Verona

    Julie Hutton, a third-grade teacher, is filled with enthusiasm for her upcoming trip to Verona, the iconic setting of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. She attempts to convey her excitement about the centuries-old love story to her students, but her efforts do not resonate with them.

    Where
    Classroom
  2. Relationship Ends Abruptly

    During a dinner at a restaurant, Julie shares her carefully planned itinerary for the Verona trip with her boyfriend, Brandon. Overwhelmed by her excitement and the weight of their relationship, Brandon suddenly breaks up with her, leaving Julie shocked and heartbroken.

    Where
    Restaurant
  3. Solo Travel Begins

    Faced with the prospect of traveling alone, Julie boards her flight to Verona, carrying her hopes for a romantic getaway. However, her experience is less than ideal, including an uncomfortable flight with lost luggage and a chaotic taxi ride.

    Where
    Airport and Taxi
  4. Villa Double-Booking

    Upon arriving in Verona, Julie discovers that the villa she booked has been double-booked due to a mistake on an apartment-sharing site. The villa's owner, Silvio, suggests that she share the accommodation with another guest, a wine expert, amidst the busy Vinitaly event.

    Where
    Villa
  5. Meeting Charlie

    Julie reluctantly agrees to share the villa with Charlie, the wine expert, despite her initial disappointment. Their first interaction is tense, especially after Charlie reads her personal journal and makes an offhand comment about breakups.

    Where
    Villa
  6. The Cat Incident

    As they try to cohabitate, Charlie's allergies become a major issue when Julie mistakenly opens a window, letting in a horde of street cats. When she complains about him to her friend, Rob, he playfully suggests she create a distraction.

    Where
    Villa
  7. Retaliation Escalates

    In retaliation for Charlie's antics, Julie surrounds him with green olives to attract the cats, resulting in Charlie suffering from severe allergic reactions. Angry and misunderstood, Charlie retaliates by declaring that she was institutionalized.

    Where
    Villa
  8. Police Involvement

    Julie's frustration culminates in her calling the police to report Charlie for theft after getting the locks changed to keep him out. Charlie is arrested, which leads to a public display involving bits from her diary and escalates their feud.

    Where
    Villa
  9. Unexpected Dinner

    After the conflict, Charlie and Julie begrudgingly decide to share a meal. However, a culinary mishap leads to a chaotic food fight, bringing laughter amidst the tension, but also attracting the attention of the police once again.

    Where
    Villa
  10. A Night of Wine and Confessions

    Later, Charlie and Julie find common ground over wine, with Charlie revealing that he substituted mushrooms for the horse meat in their dish. The evening results in both of them opening up to each other, leading to a drunken night filled with unexpected intimacy.

    Where
    Villa
  11. Exploring Verona

    Julie and Charlie take a romantic tour of Verona, beginning with a wish at the Fontana Madonna. They find themselves at several significant spots, including the bronze statue of Juliet, where they make wishes together, marked by the air of budding affection.

    Where
    Verona
  12. Romantic Tension at Vinitaly

    At the Vinitaly event, Julie compliments the wine from Carlo Caruso, unknowingly jeopardizing Charlie's business interests. Despite the tense backdrop, romantic tension builds between them as they share a dance, bordering on a kiss before hesitating.

    Where
    Vinitaly Event
  13. Surprise Visits and Broken Hearts

    Charlie's fiancée, Cassie, makes an unexpected appearance that surprises him just as he begins to develop feelings for Julie. The next morning, Julie unexpectedly reunites with Brandon, leading to an awkward dinner with the two couples.

    Where
    Villa
  14. Rejection and Realization

    After a night of drinking, Julie and Brandon share a table with Charlie and Cassie, but Julie ends up leaving drunk. Charlie witnesses Brandon's proposal, but what he doesn't see is Julie rejecting him, marking a pivotal moment in Julie's feelings.

    Where
    Restaurant
  15. Love Blossoms

    Silvio encourages Charlie to track down Julie after realizing the depth of her rejection. When they finally meet again, Julie and Charlie acknowledge their feelings for each other, culminating in the realization they've both fallen in love amidst their chaotic adventures.

    Where
    Verona

Last updated: January 02, 2025 at 17:54

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Timeline questions answered

Love in the Villa Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Love in the Villa (2022): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why did Brandon break up with Julie right before her trip to Verona?

Brandon broke up with Julie in the restaurant because he felt overwhelmed by her excitement about the trip and the weight of their four-year relationship. He was unable to communicate his feelings until the pressure built up, leading to an abrupt and public breakup that left Julie devastated. This sudden event forced her to decide whether to travel solo to Verona anyway.

  • brandon
  • breakup
  • julie
  • verona trip
  • relationship end
Q2

Why was Charlie reading Julie's journal at the villa?

Charlie found Julie's personal journal left at the villa and began reading it out of curiosity. When Julie discovered him reading her private thoughts, he made a crude joke comparing her attempt to reconcile with her ex to putting on dirty underwear after a shower, which further angered her. This breach of privacy intensified the initial tension between them.

  • charlie
  • journal
  • privacy
  • villa
  • conflict
Q3

What caused Charlie's allergic reaction at the villa?

Julie purposely placed green olives around Charlie's sleeping area to attract the street cats that were bothering her, knowing about his severe allergies. The plan worked, and Charlie woke up covered in welts from the allergic reaction to the cats the olives attracted. This incident led Charlie to declare 'war' on Julie's pranks.

  • charlie
  • allergies
  • olives
  • cats
  • reaction
  • prank
Q4

Why did Julie call the police on Charlie?

After their escalating pranks, Julie changed the locks to keep Charlie out of the villa and reported him to the police as a thief. This resulted in Charlie being arrested, which he responded to by creating a public shrine using items he had taken from Julie's journal. The conflict continued to escalate until both parties agreed to a truce.

  • police
  • arrest
  • charlie
  • julie
  • conflict
  • theft report
Q5

What happened during Julie and Charlie's night together at the villa?

After sharing a meal and opening up to each other over wine, Julie and Charlie spent the night together in a moment of intimacy. Charlie had revealed earlier that he substituted mushrooms for horse meat in their traditional Veronese dish, which Julie had initially been shocked to learn contained horse meat. The evening led to a drunken, intimate encounter between them.

  • julie
  • charlie
  • intimacy
  • wine
  • night
  • verona
Q6

Who is Charlie's fiancée Cassie and why does she appear in Verona?

Cassie is Charlie's fiancée who unexpectedly arrives at the villa during the Vinitaly event, just as Charlie is developing feelings for Julie. Her appearance creates tension and interrupts the growing romantic connection between Julie and Charlie. Charlie eventually breaks off his engagement with Cassie after realizing his feelings for Julie.

  • cassie
  • charlie
  • fiancee
  • arrival
  • vinitaly
Q7

Does Julie accept Brandon's proposal at the end of the movie?

Julie rejects Brandon's marriage proposal. After a night of heavy drinking, Brandon proposes to Julie during dinner, but she firmly turns him down. Charlie witnesses the proposal but mistakenly believes Julie accepted it, which initially deters him from pursuing her. However, this misunderstanding is later cleared up.

  • brandon
  • proposal
  • julie
  • rejection
  • marriage
Q8

How do Julie and Charlie end up together at the end of the movie?

After witnessing Brandon's proposal (which he mistakenly thought Julie accepted), Charlie is discouraged from pursuing her. However, Silvio, the villa owner, encourages Charlie to find Julie after learning about the depth of her rejection. Charlie searches for Julie, they reunite, and both acknowledge they have fallen in love amid the chaos of their whirlwind trip. Silvio's motto 'L'amore troverà una via' (love will find a way) proves true.

  • julie
  • charlie
  • love
  • ending
  • reunion
  • silvio
Q9

What is the Vinitaly event that brings Julie and Charlie together?

Vinitaly is a major European wine expo held annually in Verona that attracts wine professionals from around the world. The villa owner, Silvio, explains that the villa was double-booked due to the overwhelming influx of visitors for this event. Charlie is in Verona for work, seeking exclusive wine rights for his UK importer, while Julie inadvertently jeopardizes his business during the expo.

  • vinitaly
  • wine expo
  • verona
  • charlie
  • business

Movie threads

More Movies Like Love in the Villa, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Love in the Villa tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Sun-drenched vacation romance movies like Love in the Villa

Love blossoms in a beautiful, faraway location, turning a trip into a life-changing journey. If you loved the Italian getaway romance in 'Love in the Villa,' you'll enjoy these movies. Discover similar stories where charming locations and a holiday atmosphere set the stage for feel-good love stories, humorous mishaps, and the joy of finding connection in a beautiful place.

  • scenic
  • escapist
  • whimsical
  • optimistic
  • charming
  • feel-good
  • Tone: light, whimsical, hopeful
  • Pacing: steady, breezy
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative often follows a protagonist seeking escape or healing, who travels to an idyllic location. Through a chance encounter or forced proximity with another traveler, a relationship develops, often starting with comedic friction. The story uses the beauty and novelty of the setting to accelerate intimacy, leading to a transformative, happy-ending romance.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their core premise of romance flourishing within the temporary, magical bubble of a vacation. They share a light tone, feel-good optimism, and a focus on scenic backdrops that enhance the whimsical and charming nature of the central relationship.

Playful enemies-to-lovers movies like Love in the Villa

A humorous rivalry sparks into romance, fueled by witty banter and comedic pranks. Fans of the charming rivalry in 'Love in the Villa' will appreciate these films. Explore similar comedies where a humorous feud between two charismatic leads evolves into a genuine romantic connection, filled with witty banter, clever pranks, and a lighthearted tone.

  • witty
  • banter
  • playful
  • charming
  • humorous
  • opposites attract
  • Tone: light, playful, charming
  • Pacing: steady
Why these movies?

The story pattern: This pattern begins with two characters who are diametrically opposed or circumstantially at odds. Their conflict is expressed through playful competition, pranks, and sharp-witted banter rather than deep-seated hatred. Forced proximity—like sharing a living space—escalates their interactions, allowing underlying attraction to surface amidst the comedy, leading to a truce and a happy romantic resolution.

Why they belong together: Movies in this thread share the specific 'enemies-to-lovers' arc executed with a light touch. The focus is on the enjoyable, comedic chemistry between the leads and the fun of watching their playful war turn into affection, rather than on intense drama or trauma.

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