Finding Emily

What it’s about

In Manchester, young musician Owen falls for a woman in a bar, but she leaves him a note with a wrong phone number and the name Emily. Unwilling to give up, he sets out to find her, hoping fate gives him another chance. He is joined by Emily Raine, a driven psychology student, and together they trigger a chain of unexpected events that sweep across the campus, forcing each to reconsider their feelings and plans.

What hooks you

Angourie Rice plays Emily Raine and Spike Fearn plays Owen, with Minnie Driver as Dean Watkinson. Director Alicia MacDonald and writer Rachel Hirons shape a story that blends comedy and melodrama, while composer Morgan Kibby contributes the score.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy lighthearted campus comedies with romantic entanglements, and to viewers who like stories where a simple mix-up leads to broader self-discovery and unexpected connections.