Two strangers navigate whimsical chance encounters and cozy romantic yearning to find true love.
Wholesome humor. A date-night pick at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Kanopy (free).
No surprises for a PG-13: no sex or nudity and mild language.
Rated PG-13, but by what is on screen our estimate is fine from about 7.
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Although already in relationships, two strangers realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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