Personally Yours

The film opens with Jesse Stanton and his ex-wife Susannah enjoying a fishing trip in the Alaskan wilderness with their three children: Bridget, Sam, and Hannah. Despite their divorce two years prior, the couple shares an obvious chemistry, though they remain separated by their lifestyles—Jesse loves the remote ranch life, while Susannah prefers the 'culture' and convenience of Anchorage, where she runs a restaurant. The children, desperate to reunite their parents, decide to submit Jesse's photo and a glowing bio to 'Alaska Love' magazine without his knowledge. This results in Jesse being named 'Bachelor of the Month,' leading to a massive influx of mail and several women showing up unannounced at his ranch. Among the arrivals is Gina, a sophisticated photojournalist. Jesse is initially furious with his children but eventually agrees to go on a date with Gina, encouraged by Susannah, who is secretly struggling with jealousy. Susannah's internal conflict leads her to write a letter to Jesse using the pseudonym 'Sarah Jennings.' Because she knows Jesse's heart so well, her letters touch him deeply, and they begin a meaningful correspondence. Meanwhile, Susannah is dating Stephen, a successful lawyer who wants her to move to Boston with him. As Jesse grows closer to Gina, the children begin to regret their plan, realizing their mother is the one Jesse truly belongs with. They even resort to telling Gina bizarre lies about Jesse, such as claiming he has six toes on each foot and lives like a 'Bigfoot' in the woods. Susannah eventually breaks up with Stephen, realizing she can't leave Alaska or Jesse. The climax occurs when Jesse discovers that 'Sarah' is actually Susannah after a friend accidentally slips up. He feels toyed with and confronts her, leading to a bitter argument where both parties feel misunderstood. However, the children intervene with a final plan: they point out that a new service road has been completed, making the ranch only a 70-minute drive from the city. They propose turning the ranch into a Bed & Breakfast, allowing Susannah to run a high-end restaurant on-site while Jesse continues his ranching business. Realizing this compromise solves their previous geographical conflict, Jesse and Susannah admit their love for one another. The movie ends with a wedding ceremony at the ranch where the couple is remarried by a minister, surrounded by their children and friends.