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    Retreat to You

    Not yet ratedยท2023ยท1h 24mยทWeirdness 2/10
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    At a glance

    2/10

    Comfortably conventional

    What bumps it up: Second chance romance.

    Season
    Fall
    Setting
    Resort/Vacation
    Time period
    Contemporary
    Leads start as
    Old Friends
    Runtime
    1h 24m
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    ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธUnited States17 ways

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    The premise

    Abby and Sean used to be best friends. Years later, they meet again at a retreat, and when they get separated from the group while hiking, they must work together to find their way back.

    Themes:Second chancesVulnerability vs. DefensivenessGrief and moving onThe importance of communicationFriendship as a foundation for romance

    How unusual is it?

    Mostly classic comfort-watch, give or take a second-chance romance.

    Whoโ€™s in it

    Emilie Ullerup headshot

    Our Girl

    Emilie Ullerup

    as Abby

    Peter Mooney headshot

    Our Guy

    Peter Mooney

    as Sean

    Alongside them

    • Meghan Heffern headshot
      Meghan HeffernRachel
    • Donald Heng headshot
      Donald HengChef Mason
    • David James Lewis headshot
      David James LewisBart
    • Chantal Perron headshot
      Chantal PerronBarb
    Show all 15 castShow fewer
    • Chris Gauthier headshot
      Chris GauthierRandy
    • Brianna Johnston headshot
      Brianna JohnstonLucy
    • Jenny Steele headshot
      Jenny SteeleYoga Instructor
    • Carlo Cuizon headshot
      Carlo CuizonAttendant
    • Molly Saunders headshot
      Molly SaundersYoung Abby
    • Brandon McEwan headshot
      Brandon McEwanYoung Sean
    • Carson Pound headshot
      Carson PoundDylan
    • Mary Armstrong headshot
      Mary ArmstrongYoga Student (uncredited)
    • Cara Azevedo headshot
      Cara AzevedoNurse (uncredited)

    Behind the camera

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    Directed by

    • Terry Ingram headshot
      Terry Ingram
    • Erin Fischer headshot
      Erin Fischer
    • Hayley Frazier headshot
      Hayley Frazier

    Wait, what?

    The quirks and curveballs that make this one a little weirder than your average Hallmark. No spoilers, promise.

    • Goat yoga session where the goats are described as having 'Keanu vibes'
    • A search party rescue based entirely on a trail of dropped fruit snacks
    • Randy's campfire stories about werewolves and ghosts of railway tycoons haunting Jeff Bezos
    • The 'Triple Chocolate Meltdown' as a recurring emotional touchstone
    • The protagonist killing a fish with her bare hands while the male lead watches in horror

    Every trope, all in one place

    Hereโ€™s everything this one has going on, from the setting to the way it wraps up. Tap any of the 26 to find more movies that do the same thing.

    Setting2

    ๐Ÿ๏ธResort/Vacation๐Ÿ“Other

    Time & season2

    ๐Ÿ‚Fall๐Ÿ—“๏ธContemporary

    Premise3

    ๐Ÿ”’Secret Past๐Ÿ”’Hidden secret๐Ÿค—Reunion

    Characters3

    โš–๏ธLead: Lawyer๐ŸพLove interest: VeterinarianโฐWorkaholic lead

    Conflict4

    ๐Ÿ”ฎPast vs Future๐Ÿซ€Personal stakes๐Ÿ—บ๏ธLong distance๐Ÿ’”An ex returns

    Romance6

    ๐Ÿ’•Start as old friends๐Ÿ’•First kiss: late (final third)โ™ป๏ธSecond chance๐Ÿ’“Instant attraction๐Ÿ’—Love confession๐ŸŽGrand gesture

    Tone & quirks5

    ๐ŸŽฌLight/Heartwarming๐ŸŽตMusical element๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณCooking scenes๐ŸงถCrafting scenes๐Ÿ’ƒDance scene

    How it ends1

    ๐Ÿ’‹Ends with a kiss

    How it all plays out

    Already seen it, or just canโ€™t wait? Open this up for the whole story, ending included.

    Full story (spoilers)
    The film begins with a flashback to high school, where Abby and Sean are inseparable best friends. After Abby's breakup with a boyfriend named Dylan, they plan a cross-country trip starting in Portland, but Sean never shows up at the bus stop, leaving Abby to travel alone and harboring 17 years of resentment. In the present, Abby is a high-strung public defender in L.A. Her friend Rachel convinces her to visit Azur Ridge Wellness Retreat, an eccentric 'adult summer camp' run by the overly enthusiastic Randy. Upon arrival, Abby is horrified to find Sean is also a guest. The tension is immediate, but they are forced into proximity through retreat activities like horseback ridingโ€”where Sean reveals he is now a veterinarianโ€”and a high-ropes course where Abby has to rescue a terrified, height-phobic Sean. During a 'sunset hike' that isn't part of the official curriculum, the two get lost in the wilderness. They spend two nights surviving in the woods, during which Abby kills a fish for food (horrifying the vegetarian Sean) and Sean reveals the truth: he didn't show up at the bus stop because he saw Abby kissing her ex-boyfriend Dylan and believed his secret love for her was unrequited. He also shares that his mother recently passed away, which prompted his trip to the retreat. Meanwhile, Rachel forms an 'unofficial' search party with the retreat's chef, Mason, and a bickering older couple, Barb and Bart. They successfully track the duo using a trail of fruit snacks Abby dropped. Once rescued, Abby's defensive 'realist' nature kicks in, and she tells Sean that a relationship is illogical due to the distance between Hayward and L.A. Sean leaves the retreat early, heartbroken again. Rachel confronts Abby about her emotional walls, leading Abby to participate in a 'talking circle' where she finally expresses her true feelings. Sean returns for the final night's dance, revealing he is willing to move his veterinary practice to L.A. to be with her. The film ends with the two dancing and finally moving past their teenage heartbreak.

    Beat by beat

    1. 1

      Opening

      Abby and Rachel arrive at Azur Ridge Wellness Retreat, where Abby discovers her estranged high school best friend Sean is also attending.

    2. 2

      Inciting Incident

      During a high-ropes course activity, Abby has to climb up to rescue Sean, who is paralyzed by his fear of heights, forcing a break in their cold war.

    3. 3

      Midpoint

      Abby and Sean go on an unauthorized sunset hike, lose the trail, and are forced to spend the night in the wilderness together.

    4. 4

      Climax

      While lost, Sean reveals he stood Abby up 17 years ago because he was in love with her and saw her kissing another boy; they are eventually rescued by Rachel's search party.

    5. 5

      Falling Action

      Abby pushes Sean away using logic and distance as an excuse, causing him to leave the retreat early.

    6. 6

      Resolution

      After a heart-to-heart with Rachel and a vulnerability breakthrough in a talking circle, Abby reunites with Sean at the final dance where he commits to moving to her city.

    26 tropes in one movie

    We counted 26 distinct Hallmark tropes packed into this one โ€” a genuine greatest-hits reel.

    Where this one fits

    The corners of the catalog Retreat to You belongs to โ€” handy if youโ€™re after more of the same.

    • ๐Ÿ‚Hallmark Fall MoviesCozy autumn setting.
    • ๐Ÿ”„Hallmark Second-Chance Romance MoviesA rekindled romance.
    • ๐ŸงHallmark Baking & Cooking MoviesPlenty of time in the kitchen.

    Lines worth quoting

    The lines that stuck with us โ€” the ones youโ€™ll be repeating after the credits roll.

    • โ€œI'm not a cynic, I'm a realist.โ€
      โ€” AbbyDefending her negative outlook to Rachel at the start of the trip.
    • โ€œYou're like a really sarcastic piรฑata.โ€
      โ€” SeanWhen Abby reveals she has hidden candy all over her person while they are lost in the woods.
    • โ€œI just want to meet the fish with my hand... and then my stomach.โ€
      โ€” AbbyWhile trying to catch dinner in the stream.
    • โ€œNature is the best medicine.โ€
      โ€” SeanQuoting his late mother while lost in the woods.

    Meet the characters

    Whoโ€™s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.

    • Abby

      Lead

      Public Defender

      CynicalIndependentDefensiveLoyal
    • Sean

      Love interest

      Veterinarian

      Former high school best friend

      KindSensitiveAnimal-loverFearful of heights
    • Rachel

      Supporting

      Current best friend

      OptimisticSchemingSupportive
    • Randy

      Supporting

      Retreat Owner

      Host

      EccentricIntenseNew-age
    • Mason

      Supporting

      Chef

      Retreat staff / Rachel's love interest

      AttractiveCapableBoy Scout skills

    Questions people ask about Retreat to You

    Where can I watch Retreat to You?

    Retreat to You is available via fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Philo. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.

    How long is Retreat to You?

    Retreat to You runs about 1 hour and 24 minutes, and was released in 2023.

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