The Very Thought of You

Set during World War II, the narrative follows soldiers returning from the Aleutian campaign and reconciling with civilian life on leave. The period features Thanksgiving gatherings, rationing-era shortages, and rapid, sometimes precarious marriages formed under wartime pressure. Letters, separation, and the looming possibility of deployment frame the couple's journey toward a family beginning amid global conflict.

The story moves from the war-torn Aleutians to mid-20th-century American life. Attu Island provides the backdrop of the Pacific campaign and the soldiers' grueling cold storage in the war. Pasadena hosts a Thanksgiving visit, including a Caltech tour, anchoring the civilian world in the same moment as service members prepare for further deployment. Mount Wilson offers scenic settings for romance, while San Diego becomes the scene for the couple's wartime reconciliation and brief honeymoon as Dave reports back for duty.

❤️ Romance

Love grows under the strain of war as Dave and Janet navigate longing, mixed expectations, and the pull between duty and a shared future. Their relationship is helped by Ellie’s matchmaking and finally tested by family disapproval and distance. The couple ultimately finds a path to commitment, culminating in marriage and a new baby.

⚔️ Duty vs Love

Dave's military obligations pull him away from domestic life, forcing choices between respecting orders and pursuing personal happiness. Wartime obligations shape timelines, letters, and the risk of losing each other, yet act as a catalyst for their ultimate union.

👪 Family Reconciliation

Janet's family initially resists the relationship, reflecting social expectations and concern for reputation during wartime. News of injuries and hardship on the front fosters forgiveness and a renewed sense of family unity. The film portrays resilience and forgiveness as central to sustaining love during crisis.