

Nelson is a man devoted to his advertising career in San Francisco. One day, while taking a driving test at the DMV, he meets Sara. She is very different from the other women in his life. Nelson causes her to miss out on taking the test and later that day she tracks him down. One thing leads to another and Nelson ends up living with her through a November that will change his life forever.
Acting
Theron commits so hard she almost sells the script.
Costume
Sara's chaotic knitwear collection is its own character.

Director
Pat O'Connor
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This is a remake of a 1968 film starring Sandy Dennis and Anthony Newley—somehow even more melodramatic.
Peak 'manic pixie dream girl' era—Sara literally has no backstory, just vibes and a mysterious illness.