Love, Rosie

The movie opens with Rosie Dunne sitting alone at a table, looking dejected amidst the lively atmosphere of a wedding. This moment sets the tone for her emotional journey and the complex relationships that follow.

The timeline flashes back to Rosie's 18th birthday where she and her best friend Alex Stewart celebrate at a bar. They share a drunken, passionate kiss, but Rosie later faints, leaving her with no memory of the event, leading to misunderstandings between them.

At a bonfire on the beach, Rosie reveals she turned down an invitation to the school dance from Greg, as she planned to go with Alex. As they discuss, Alex's crush on Bethany becomes apparent, yet Rosie encourages him to pursue her.

On the night of the dance, Rosie and Alex separate to enjoy their dates, but they secretly watch each other while dancing. Their romantic tension simmers until Rosie has a mishap with Greg that leads her to call Alex for help.

Months pass, and after receiving a scholarship to Harvard, Alex prepares to leave for America, while Rosie discovers she is pregnant after a visit to the drugstore. Realizing Greg is the father, she decides to keep it a secret from Alex.

In a painful farewell at the airport, Rosie tells Alex goodbye as he leaves for the United States. With a heavy heart, she prepares to face motherhood alone, determined to give up her baby for adoption.

After giving birth to a daughter named Katie, Rosie realizes she cannot go through with the adoption. Embracing motherhood, she commits to raising Katie despite the challenges that lie ahead.

Alex surprises Rosie by visiting her and meeting Katie. Although he is hurt that she didn’t tell him about her baby, he forgives her, signifying their enduring bond despite the distance and time apart.

While in Boston, Alex embarks on a new relationship with Sally, who becomes pregnant. This news stuns Rosie and complicates her feelings for Alex as they continue to communicate and share their lives from afar.

Rosie eventually reconciles with Greg, starting a family unit with their daughter Katie. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she and Greg become engaged, leading to invites being sent out for the wedding.

Tragedy strikes as Rosie's father unexpectedly passes away while traveling. Alex comes from the U.S. to support Rosie during this difficult time, rekindling emotions that were buried amidst their complicated past.

After a series of emotional events, Alex sends Rosie a letter confessing his true feelings for her. However, Greg intercepts it, further complicating their relationship and leaving Rosie unaware of Alex's feelings.

After discovering Greg's infidelity, Rosie confronts him, realizing she cannot continue with their relationship. In a moment of strength, she decides to take her life back and pursue her dreams of opening a hotel.

Rosie arrives at Alex's wedding to find he is engaged to someone else. But when the time comes, she finds the courage to finally confess her feelings to him, marking a new turning point for their relationship.

In a climactic moment, Alex asks Rosie to dance after years of separation and misunderstandings. Their long-awaited connection resurfaces as they share a passionate kiss, finally recognizing their love for one another.