The Choice
dir. Ross Katz · 2016
Plot
In a small coastal town, the veterinarian Travis Shaw works with his father Shep and is very close to his beloved sister Steph. Travis is very successful with the women and dates Monica every now and then. When the resident Gabby Holland moves to the next door house, she initially believes he is a pretentious man. But when her boyfriend Ryan MacCarthy, who is fellow doctor in the same hospital where she works, needs to travel to another city, Gabby and Travis have a relationship and fall in love with each other. Out of the blue, Ryan returns and proposes to marry her. Now Gabby has to make a choice between her two loves.
Why watch
"The Choice" invites viewers into a sun-soaked coastal town where love and familial ties intertwine, exploring the bittersweet nature of choice in romance. With its tender portrayal of relationships and the emotional weight of decisions, this film resonates deeply with anyone who has faced the complexities of love.
Talking points
- the nature of love and choice
- the impact of family on romantic relationships
- the portrayal of small-town life in cinema
- the complexities of modern romance