Dear John
A tender, bittersweet romance that unfolds slowly through letters and longing, with a melancholic weight that lingers.
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The Lucky One
A gentle, earnest romance with a touch of melancholy, easy to watch and emotionally satisfying.
About 2012 film by Scott Hicks
Genres drama, war, romance
Directed by Scott Hicks
Written by Nicholas Sparks, Will Fetters
Starring Zac Efron, Blythe Danner, Taylor Schilling, Jay R. Ferguson, Adam LeFevre, Joe Chrest, Riley Thomas Stewart, Sharon Conley
Music Mark Isham
Runtime 100 min
Country United States, Australia
Links Wikipedia · IMDb · Letterboxd · Wikidata
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