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In Spite of Ourselves

2026 · 97 min

A gentle, chatty indie romance that coasts on chemistry and awkward charm, easy to sink into without much strain.

Overview: Hannah is a determined Portland baker, and Archie, an up-and-coming Los Angeles comedian with a tendency to dodge commitment. What begins as immediate, undeniable chemistry turns into two blissful weeks together—until real life intervenes. Pulled back into their separate worlds, the pair must navigate distance, doubts, and their own hilariously messy insecurities to determine whether love can truly go the distance.
How it feels: Warm, light, romantic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, isolation, family
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
isolation
family
work
Places: big city
small town
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild