The 2024 romantic comedy Which Brings Me To You brings a fresh approach to the idea that love and identity are shaped by previous emotional experiences. Every romantic and personal encounter, whether joyful or painful, leaves a lasting imprint on our lives.
The film presents this through a light-hearted, yet emotional lens, blending humour with emotional honesty and personal growth. As expected from this genre, there’s a strong sense of hope running through the story, the kind you might turn to after a rough breakup, just for a laugh and maybe some comfort too.
Jane listens as Will unpacks a lifetime of tangled love (Photo: Which Brings Me To You/BCDF Pictures, Anonymous Content, Mister Smith Entertainment, Three Point Capital)Jane And Will’s Unexpected Connection
The movie follows Jane and Will, two individuals who meet at a wedding and quickly find themselves drawn to one another. What starts as a spur-of-the-moment decision to have a quick fling in a coatroom takes a different direction when Will abruptly decides that he would rather talk than go through with it.
This leaves Jane feeling embarrassed, prompting her to walk away. Will, now feeling guilty, follows after her, hoping to explain his side. He manages to convince her to spend time with him as they both revisit their romantic pasts in the space of 24 hours. Through these personal stories, the film reflects on love in today’s time and how individuals struggle with emotional baggage and expectations.
Will’s Reflection On His Romantic Experiences
Will, who works as a commercial photographer, finds himself at the wedding where he has a brief conversation with Rachel. They proceed to a coatroom for a casual encounter, but Will cuts it short, due to certain personal decisions he’s made.
His interest in photography dates back to his teenage years, specifically a youthful romance with a girl named Jodi. He promised her he’d remember her as he left for university, but his return home to surprise her ends in heartbreak when he sees her with another guy. That moment deeply affected how he approached love afterwards.
Later on, Will gets involved with Eve, an older woman he meets near his university. Their relationship begins in a rather sudden and intense manner, with Eve becoming attached to him because of how non-judgmental he seems.
Despite this, Will feels uneasy with her dependence on him and leaves. This becomes a pattern in his love life. As his photography career begins to take shape, he finds himself in multiple casual relationships until he meets Audrey, a struggling musician.
Although she eventually moves in with him, their relationship doesn’t last. Audrey later informs Will that she is pregnant and intends to raise the child on her own.
The Reason Behind Will’s Sudden Change During His Encounter With Jane
From his past experiences, it becomes obvious that Will has often rushed into intimacy before forming a proper understanding of the person involved. His relationships have consistently included women who needed emotional rescue in one form or another, leading him to pull away.
This time, things are different for Will. He now has a five-year-old daughter, a reality that has pushed him to reassess how he engages with others romantically. The regret of not being there for his child has made him decide to break away from past patterns and look for deeper, more intentional connections.
Jane’s Own Emotional Baggage From Past Relationships
Jane, working as a freelance writer on an assignment for Vanity Fair, meets Will at the same wedding. Their awkward encounter sets the stage for her own reflection on love. Her history with men is filled with letdowns.
It all started in high school with a boy named Michael, who owned a red 1968 Mustang. Their connection ended abruptly after he lost his father and distanced himself. This marked the beginning of Jane’s troubled relationships.
During her final year at university, she meets Elton, a fellow student who is mentally unstable and distrustful. After an alcohol-fueled incident, he’s hospitalised. Jane, tired of his refusal to face his condition, walks away.
She then becomes involved with Wallace, a university professor whose academic work she admires. Unfortunately, Wallace’s past alcohol abuse makes him socially awkward and impulsive.
After relapsing, he proposes to Jane, forcing her to end things. Wallace dies sometime after, leaving Jane with a heavy burden of guilt, which causes her to avoid relationships for a long period.
Eventually, Jane tries again with Mark, a lawyer who seems stable and family-oriented. Though she finds him dull, she is drawn to the idea of a peaceful life. This ends disastrously when she ends up sleeping with Mark’s brother.
Because of her role in the downfall of her relationships, Jane begins to see herself as the problem. Many of the men she dated had been hoping to be rescued rather than working to fix themselves, leaving Jane to carry the emotional weight.
The Possibility Of A Future For Will And Jane
After hours of speaking about their ex-lovers and shared mistakes, Will and Jane start feeling a much deeper connection and even sleep together. But things take a sharp turn when Jane discovers that Will has a daughter named Juliet—a detail he kept hidden despite talking openly about his past.
From awkward wedding run-ins to heartfelt connections in 24 hours (Photo: Which Brings Me To You/BCDF Pictures, Anonymous Content, Mister Smith Entertainment, Three Point Capital)Feeling betrayed, Jane storms off. They both spend time thinking about what just happened and the patterns that brought them here. Through this quiet reflection, they realise that every love that didn’t work out somehow led them to each other.
The Ending Of Which Brings Me To You
After the film, Will opens up fully about his daughter Juliet, saying she reminds him of Jane. He admits he’s done running away from responsibility. Jane, on her part, acknowledges that she has never shared herself with anyone the way she has with Will. Although the future remains uncertain, both are willing to take a chance on what they have.
They decide to continue building this connection together, each accepting the imperfections and emotions that come with it. Their shared experiences and renewed sense of honesty create the possibility of something real as they choose to face what lies ahead hand in hand.
