The Rebound

Sandy learns that her husband has been unfaithful, triggering a quick divorce. She decides to leave their old life behind and moves with her two children to New York City to start over. The upheaval sets the stage for a new social circle and opportunities in a big city.

Sandy settles in New York City with her kids and rents an apartment above a coffee house. The busy neighborhood life introduces her to a new routine and a chance friendship. She begins rebuilding her family life in a bustling city atmosphere.

Sandy befriends Aram Finklestein, a barista at the nearby coffee shop. He is aimless but kind, and his personal background adds complexity to their dynamic. Their casual interactions gradually invite closer involvement with Sandy's kids.

During a self-defense class at the women's center, Aram acts as the attacker while Sandy channels a surge of anger. The scene reveals a spark between them and the blunt chemistry that will complicate their relationship. The class marks a turning point in how they see each other.

The next day, Sandy goes to the coffee shop to apologize and asks Aram to babysit her children. He becomes the family's full-time nanny, forming a close bond with the kids and sparking a romance with Sandy. The children eventually become aware of their relationship, adding tension to the dynamic.

Sandy and Aram begin dating and appear to be a perfect couple for a while. The age difference and different life stages create undercurrents that complicate their happiness. Still, they share a growing connection as they navigate parental duties and mutual attraction.

Sandy suspects she might be pregnant, and a medical check confirms pregnancy. The doctor reveals it is an ectopic pregnancy, which will lead to a miscarriage. The news strains the couple and tests their relationship and future plans.

Following the difficult diagnosis, a fight erupts between Sandy and Aram. She questions whether a life together with their 15-year age gap could ever work, and they decide to end their romantic relationship. Aram chooses to travel the world to seek new experiences.

After their breakup, Aram embarks on world travel to explore new experiences. Meanwhile, Sandy is promoted at her sports news job to become an anchor, marking personal and professional growth separate from Aram. The distance and time apart set the stage for a future encounter.

Five years pass before Sandy and Aram meet again in a chance encounter at a Chinese restaurant. Aram reveals he has adopted a young Bangladeshi boy and remains single. Sandy, now more established, invites him and his family to join her and her children as they reconnect.

The film ends with Sandy and Aram holding hands under the table as their children begin to bond. The moment suggests they have rekindled their relationship, choosing to explore what they might become together again. The children’s happiness reinforces the sense of a renewed partnership.