Behind every great love is a great story.|Jun. 25, 2004|United States|123 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: The Notebook is a 2004 romantic film that tells a heartfelt story. In a present-day nursing home, an elderly man named Duke reads a touching love story from his notebook to a fellow resident. The narrative takes us back to 1940 in Seabrook Island, South Carolina, where Noah Calhoun, a hardworking lumber mill worker, meets Allie Hamilton, a 17-year-old heiress spending the summer in town.
Despite their different social statuses, Noah and Allie quickly fall in love and share a passionate summer romance. One evening, Allie visits Noah’s home and meets his father, Frank, who immediately takes a liking to her. However, Allie’s wealthy parents, John and Anne Hamilton, disapprove of Noah and their relationship.
During a heated argument, Allie and Noah break up, but she soon regrets her decision. The next day, Allie’s mother announces the family is leaving for Charleston, preventing Allie from reconciling with Noah. Heartbroken, Noah writes her a letter every day for a year, but Allie never receives them as her mother hides them.
After the war, Noah returns home, and Allie becomes engaged to Lon Hammond Jr., a wealthy lawyer her parents approve of. The story Duke shares explores themes of love, loss, and the enduring power of memories. The Notebook remains a timeless tale of romance and devotion.
Cast director: Nick Cassavetes
Cast actor: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Sam Shepard, Joan Allen, James Marsden, David Thornton, Kevin Connolly, Starletta DuPois
Original name: The Notebook