Irreplaceable You

About Irreplaceable You

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• Making / Production
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• Music / Soundtrack

About

Irreplaceable You is a romantic movie released in 2018. It tells the story of Abbie and Sam, a couple who have been together since childhood. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Abbie is diagnosed with terminal cancer. As Abbie faces the reality of her limited time, she decides to find a new partner for Sam so that he won't be alone after she's gone. Through this journey, Abbie discovers the true meaning of love and the importance of cherishing every moment.

Making / Production

Irreplaceable You was directed by Stephanie Laing and written by Bess Wohl. The film was produced by Jonathan Tropper, Farah Abushwesha, and Stephanie Laing. It was produced by Netflix and premiered on the streaming platform in 2018.

Actors

• Gugu Mbatha-Raw - Abbie, the protagonist who is diagnosed with terminal cancer
• Micheal Huisman - Sam, Abbie's partner and childhood friend
• Christopher Walken - Myron, Abbie's father
• Jacki Weaver - Estelle, Abbie's mother
• Steve Coogan - Mitch, Sam's friend

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was originally titled "The Year of Spectacular Men" before being changed to "Irreplaceable You".
• Stephanie Laing, the director, has a background in television, having worked on shows like Veep and Eastbound & Down.
• Irreplaceable You explores themes of love, loss, and the fragility of life.

Awards

No awards have been won by Irreplaceable You at the time of writing this.

Quotes

• "The flower doesn't exist just to decorate the field, it survives and persists, thorns and all." - Abbie
• "I want to be alive, Sam, while I'm still alive." - Abbie
• "Love is the one thing that she wants to feel more than anything else in the world." - Narration

Music / Soundtrack

• "Where I Wanna Be" - Shayna Leigh
• "All I Want" - Kodaline
• "Gone" - JR JR
• "After the Storm" - Mumford & Sons
• "Give Me a Reason" - TRACES