“...being friends has its benefits?”
Overview
Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?
Directed by Michael Dowse
Written by T.J. Dawe, Elan Mastai, Michael Rinaldi
Produced by Macdara Kelleher, Marc Stephenson, David Gross
Box OfficeBudget: $11.0MRevenue: $8.5M
Themes & Keywords
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About What If
What If is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2013 exploring themes of beach, hope, toronto, canada, cousin, dublin, ireland, travel. Directed by Michael Dowse, it stars Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Megan Park. Medical-school dropout Wallace has been repeatedly burned by bad relationships. So while everyone around him, including his roommate Allan, seems to be finding the perfect partner, Wallace decides to put his love life on hold. It is then that he meets Chantry, an animator who lives with her longtime boyfriend Ben. Wallace and Chantry form an instant connection, striking up a close friendship. Still, there is no denying the chemistry between them, leading the pair to wonder, what if the love of your life is actually your best friend?