A romantic adventure that tells a beautiful coming-of-age story.
Logline
Charlotte is in a rut, searching for a spark that seems just out of reach. After a whirlwind night of romance and imagining their future together, Adam ghosts her. When she discovers he is terminally ill, Charlotte helps Adam spend his last days living life to the fullest.
Summary
Charlotte is about to turn 30, and the people closest to her won’t let her forget it. With a waitressing job as monotonous as her dating life, Charlotte is ready for a change.
One night, she meets Adam, a handsome and soulful painter who seems just as lost as she feels. Their instant connection turns into a midnight drink and then a whirlwind romance of contemplation and fantasization.
WISH YOU WERE HERE tells the imperfect love story of Charlotte and Adam, who impact each other's lives greatly but ultimately do not end up together. This film depicts the modern day happy ending: falling in love with yourself.
Official Trailer
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About The Director
Julia Stiles
Emmy- and Golden Globe- nominated actress Julia Stiles is making her directorial debut with the film adaptation of the best-selling novel, WISH YOU WERE HERE. After working in the industry for over 25 years, Julia is known for her performances in THE BOURNE TRILOGY, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, SAVE THE LAST DANSE, and almost recently, HUSTLERS. Julia has taken the director's chair in RAVING, a short film starring Zooey Deschanel, as well as writing and directing the original series, PALOMA, starring Grace Gummer.
About The Writer
Renée Carlino
A bestselling author of contemporary women's novel and new adult fiction, Renée's books have been featured in several national publications including USA Today, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan Magazine, and InStyle Magazine, amongst many others.
Her works have been read by millions and have received over 100,000 reviews on Goodreads.
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