Paper Heart 2009

In the hands of Charlyne Yi, the enigmatic and self-proclaimed cynic, the concept of love becomes an all-consuming obsession. As she embarks on a cross-country journey to document her own doubts about romantic love, Charlyne finds herself entangled in a complex web of emotions that threaten to upend her skepticism. Her quest for answers takes her from the streets of America’s cities to the hearts of its people, as she seeks out diverse perspectives on modern romance. From scientists and philosophers to bikers and children, Charlyne’s subjects offer a kaleidoscope of views on the age-old question: does true love really exist? And then, like a serendipitous convergence of fate and circumstance, Michael Cera (Michael Cera) enters her life, and with him, a new sense of urgency and vulnerability. As their relationship unfolds before the camera’s watchful eye, Charlyne must confront the very nature of love and the risks that come with opening herself up to its possibilities. Will she find the answers she seeks, or will her pursuit of truth and intimacy lead her down a path of self-discovery and uncertainty?