Like Crazy 2017

As Anna Gardner (British exchange student) and Jacob Helm (American student) basked in the warmth of their love, the world outside seemed to fade into the background. Their whirlwind romance was the stuff of dreams - or so it seemed. After graduation, Anna decided to extend her stay in Los Angeles with Jacob, ignoring the ticking time bomb that was her expired student visa. The consequences of her actions would eventually come knocking, but for now, they were lost in each other’s eyes.

The couple’s idyllic life was shattered when Anna returned to London for a family commitment and subsequently found herself detained, denied entry, and deported back to the United Kingdom by immigration officials. Despite her efforts to appeal the decision, Anna was met with a harsh reality: she was banned from re-entering the United States. The weight of their separation bore down on them like a physical force, straining the very fabric of their relationship.

In an attempt to bridge the gap between them, Jacob (design business owner) made the bold decision to leave behind his thriving venture and visit Anna in London for several weeks. It was during this time that he discovered her parents’ determination to lift the ban by hiring an immigration lawyer - a strategy that would require Anna to take drastic measures, including the possibility of marrying. Jacob’s discomfort with the suggestion only served to further complicate their already fragile emotional landscape.

As they navigated the treacherous waters of long-distance relationships, Jacob and Anna began to drift apart. He started seeing Samantha, who had been pining for him all along, while Anna struggled to find a new sense of purpose in her life. She eventually found solace in a secretary position at a magazine, but it was a far cry from the passion and excitement she once shared with Jacob.

The universe seemed to conspire against them when Jacob accidentally addressed Samantha as “Anna” during a chance encounter - a moment that served as a poignant reminder of his lingering feelings for Anna. It wasn’t until they both confessed their inability to find another love like the one they shared, however, that they realized marriage was the only way to reconcile their circumstances and affirm their love for each other.

With Samantha out of the picture, Jacob returned to London, where he and Anna exchanged vows in a small registry office ceremony witnessed by her parents. As they gazed into each other’s eyes once more, they reaffirmed their commitment to one another: never to let anything come between them again. The road ahead would be long and arduous, but for now, they reveled in the joy of being together once more - a love that had weathered the storm and emerged stronger than ever.

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As Jacob’s appeal hits a dead end six months later, he returns to the United Kingdom, only to be met with the crushing reality of a rejected visa. The weight of their visa woes takes its toll on Anna and Jacob’s relationship, causing them to lash out at each other in frustration and jealousy. With the distance between them growing more pronounced than ever before, Jacob sets his sights back on American soil, rekindling his connection with Samantha (Samantha). Meanwhile, Anna finds herself ascending the professional ladder, landing a promotion to editor - a milestone she’s long been striving for. Yet, her romantic life is marked by a sense of emptiness, as she comes to realize that Simon fails to stir the same emotions within her as Jacob did. The ache of his absence still lingers.

Months later, Anna finally receives the visa offer she’s been waiting for. As a gesture of goodwill, she invites her parents over for dinner, intending to introduce them to Simon. However, the evening takes an unexpected turn as they fail to warm up to her beau. Following this lukewarm reception, Simon proposes to Anna, but she declines, opting instead to leave behind her job, apartment, and boyfriend. With a newfound sense of liberation, Anna sets off for Los Angeles, where Jacob awaits her arrival with a bouquet of flowers at the airport. Their awkward reunion slowly gives way to a more tender moment as they share a shower together at his home. As the water cascades down around them, they’re transported back to the halcyon days of their relationship, now tinged with a sense of longing and regret for the mistakes they’ve made during their time apart.