The Rebound (2009)

In the vibrant heart of New York City, Sandy, a 45-year-old mother of two, embarks on a new life after her marriage crumbles due to her husband's infidelity. Leaving the serenity of the suburbs behind, she finds solace in an apartment perched above a bustling coffee house. There she crosses paths with Aram Finklestein, an intelligent yet reserved business management student from an ambitious Jewish family. Aram, scarred by a loveless marriage to a French student who only craved a green card, shies away from the corporate world and familial expectations. Instead, he finds contentment in his menial job as a barista, much to his family's dismay. When Sandy, still grappling with the aftershocks of her divorce and the responsibilities of her children, Frank and Sadie, enters the coffee house, their lives intertwine in an unexpected turn of fate. Intrigued by Aram's gentle demeanor, Sandy hires him as a nanny for her children, setting the stage for a deepening bond. As they navigate their way through babysitting antics and the challenges of singlehood, their connection blossoms into a tender romance. Aram, with his newfound courage, defends Sandy and her children against her arrogant ex, further cementing their bond. However, the specter of their age difference and the looming question of whether their relationship is a mere rebound or something deeper, threatens to tear them apart. As they part ways for several years, their journey of self-discovery and the quest for true love unfolds. The Rebound is a poignant exploration of the complexities of modern relationships, the resilience of the human heart, and the unexpected places we find home.

The Rebound is a comedy movie featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and directed by Bart Freundlich.

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