We Broke Up

About We Broke Up

We Broke Up is a 2021 English-language romantic-comedy film directed by Jeff Rosenberg. The film follows the story of a long-term couple Lori and Doug who break up just days before Lori's little sister Bea's wedding to Jayson and decide to pretend they're still together until the weekend is over.

Making / Production

The film is produced by Mason Novick, Jeff Rosenberg, and Laura Schwartz, with Jason Potash and Paul Finkel as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Jeff Rosenberg and Laura Jacqmin. It was released by Vertical Entertainment and United Talent Agency on April 23, 2021.

Actors

• Aya Cash as Lori: Aya Cash, known for her role in the series 'You're the Worst', played the character of Lori in a witty, emotional, and engaging manner.
• William Jackson Harper as Doug: Brilliantly played the character of Doug, Lori's long-term boyfriend. Harper successfully brought to life the charming, affable, and heartbroken Doug.
• Sarah Bolger as Bea: Bea, Lori's younger sister, is played by Sarah Bolger who perfectly captured the excitement and anxiety of a bride-to-be.
• Tony Cavalero as Jayson: Tony Cavalero embodied Jayson's fun-loving, free-spirited role with vibrant energy and humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The majority of the scenes were shot in California.
• This film marks Jeff Rosenberg's third feature as a director.
• Before film shooting, the entire cast engaged in a week-long rehearsal in order to create a more believable on-screen family dynamic.

Awards

The film has not won any awards yet.

Quotes

• "We can't break up, we're going to my sister's wedding." - Lori
• "Love isn't something you fall into, love is something you walk towards." - Bea
• "I just need you to pretend we're still together." - Doug

Music, Soundtrack

• The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was released by Lakeshore Records on April 23, 2021.
• The film's score is created by Ryan Miller, who has previously worked on films like Safety Not Guaranteed.
• Songs include 'Yes I Will' by Michael Holborn & William Henries and 'Linger' by The Cranberries.