Lucky Them

Ellie Klug, a music critic in her 40s, begins working for an underground magazine called *Stax*. She is tasked by her editor, Giles, to write an article about the anniversary of Matthew Smith's disappearance, a case that has gathered speculations of suicide.

Despite the rumors surrounding Matthew's disappearance, Ellie decides to embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind it. Having been Matthew's childhood sweetheart, she is driven by her refusal to believe that he is truly gone.

After receiving a tip about Matthew's potential whereabouts online, Giles generously offers Ellie a thousand dollars to pursue her lead. This financial support highlights Ellie's determination to get to the bottom of the mystery.

Ellie's attention begins to shift towards Lucas Stone, a budding musician who shows interest in her. However, in a rush, she accidentally leaves the cash next to him, leading him to believe that the money was a gesture of support.

In need of funds for her investigation, Ellie turns to Charlie, a quirky socialite with whom she previously had a brief romantic encounter. Charlie agrees to finance her search, but his ulterior motive emerges as he reveals his desire to document the journey through a film.

As their documentary project unfolds, Ellie and Charlie discover that the lead they were following turns out to be a fraud. This revelation prompts them to abandon their initial efforts, complicating Ellie’s journey for the truth.

Ellie begins to date Lucas, but her insecurities surface, especially as Lucas’s career starts to take off. A misunderstanding arises when Lucas misses Charlie's wedding, causing Ellie to seek comfort in another man, straining their relationship.

Lucas eventually returns and clarifies the misunderstanding regarding the money he had taken, leaving Ellie confused yet hopeful. His explanation serves as a turning point in her emotional turmoil.

Ellie becomes fixated on a video of a man she believes is Matthew playing a poignant song that resonates with her experiences. This obsession showcases her deep emotional struggle and unresolved feelings surrounding Matthew's disappearance.

Through her investigation, Ellie discovers that Matthew's past magazine subscriptions were still being billed to his mother. This leads her to a new address that ultimately brings her closer to finding him.

Accompanied by Charlie, Ellie visits the new address, which turns out to be a bar. After some inquiry, she recognizes Matthew outside, leading to a brief yet revealing conversation about his life and choices.

During their exchange, Matthew reveals that he is living a new life with a bartender and has a child. This crushing revelation leaves Ellie heartbroken, as it starkly contrasts with her memories of him.

After this emotionally taxing encounter, Charlie generously gives Ellie all the footage from their failed documentary project. With a renewed sense of purpose, Ellie decides to write an honest piece for Giles about her findings on Matthew.

The film concludes with Ellie choosing to keep Matthew's current life a secret for his sake while focusing on her own healing. The final scene hints at a blossoming romance between Ellie and Charlie as they go on a date.