Only Love (1998)

In the heart-stirring drama, "Only Love" (1998), renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Matthew Heller is faced with the haunting specter of his past when Nico Rinaldi, an unexpected shadow, implores him to privately treat his wife, Silvia, suffering from a life-threatening brain tumor. The name strikes a resonating chord, stirring dormant memories from 15 years prior. Silvia isn't just a patient - she's Matthew's former fiancée. The film cleverly unravels their shared history through a series of poignant flashbacks, transporting viewers to their first encounter. Matthew, a humble son of a Chicago laborer, and Silvia, a refined Italian industrialist's daughter, cross paths as bright-eyed medical idealists. United by their unwavering commitment to heal, they volunteer for a relief expedition to the strife-torn, fictitious land of Gomba in black Africa. Under the guidance of the seasoned Dr. François Francois in Amsterdam, they're cautioned about the harsh reality of their mission - a year in the war-ravaged tropics would age them beyond their years. Unfazed, the pair embark on their grueling journey, plunging into a man-made inferno of suffering and sacrifice. "Only Love" is an emotional voyage that intricately weaves the threads of past and present, love and loss, and a profound exploration of their undying commitment to saving lives. Based on the 1997 novel by Erich Segal, it's a stirring tale of love tested by time, distance, and the cruel hand of fate.

Only Love is a drama movie featuring Marisa Tomei.

Only Love is currently streaming on DIRECTV.