Someone to Love (1987)

In the heart of Hollywood's glittering world, filmmaker Danny Sapir navigates the precarious tightrope of a budding relationship with actress Helen Eugene. Despite their emotional intimacy, the shadow of casualness looms over their affair, punctuated by Helen's preference for solitude after their passionate encounters. Seeking answers to his own relationship complexities and the broader question of isolation in a hyper-connected world, Danny orchestrates a unique event. On Valentine's Day, a day often tinged with loneliness for the solitary, Danny sends a wave of invitations to his friends, inviting those destined to be alone to a gathering in an opulent, time-worn theater. Unbeknownst to Danny, his brother and financial manager, Mickey, has orchestrated a plan for the theater's heartbreaking demolition to make room for a shopping center. This grand old theater, brimming with stories and nostalgia, becomes the backdrop for an unconventional social experiment. As Danny's friends descend upon the theater, they anticipate a conventional celebration. However, Danny, armed with a film crew and a banquet of food and drink, aims to delve deeper. He confronts his guests with the poignant question, "why are you alone?", a query sparked by his own relationship's nuances and the impending doom of the theater. The guests, including Mickey and Helen, are thrown into a whirlwind of self-reflection, each interpreting the question differently, and their responses range from thoughtful musings to practical solutions. Unbeknownst to Danny, an older, seasoned filmmaker lurks in the background, observing the proceedings. His wisdom and experience offer an unexpected perspective on the question at hand and the cinematic potential of such a raw, emotional exploration. In this deserted theater, on a day marked by love and loneliness, "Someone to Love" weaves together a tapestry of human connection, isolation, and the relentless quest for understanding.

Someone to Love is a comedy movie featuring Henry Jaglom.

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