In Carlson Young’s latest directorial endeavor, Ana Santos (Camila Mendes) is a smart and ambitious art enthusiast with dreams of running her own gallery. She is currently paying dues as an unpaid trainee at a premiere NYC auction house, run by the influential and demanding Claire Dupont (Marisa Tomei). When Ana is sent on her first work trip and gets unexpectedly upgraded to first class, she meets the handsome and well-connected Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a series of fortuitous events and VIP introductions that suddenly have Ana winning at work and caught up in a whirlwind romance she never expected. However, this little white lie begins to unravel, threatening to ruin Ana’s career and newfound romance.
This lively, contemporary tale was born out of writer Christine Lenig’s desire to celebrate the romcom genre she loves, with a fresh take on classic tropes. In this case, the action revolves around a career-driven, relatable protagonist navigating the aspirational and glamorous world of art and an unexpected romance.
The modern day take on a classic rom-com trope is beautifully refreshing, and the cast, combined with Young’s directing, creates for a can’t-miss cinematic experience. We sat down with Young and Renaux to chat about the film, check out the conversation below!
