The 2000 film Return to Me is about a recently widowed architect named Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) who falls in love with Grace Briggs (Minnie Driver), a woman who received his wife's heart after a transplant.
Bob is still grieving the loss of his wife, Elizabeth (Joely Richardson), when he meets Grace. Grace is a waitress and aspiring artist who is struggling to adjust to her new life with a transplanted heart.
At first, Bob and Grace are only friends, but they soon fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Grace is carrying Elizabeth's heart. Bob is worried that he is betraying his wife's memory, and Grace is worried that she is not worthy of Bob's love.
Despite their reservations, Bob and Grace continue to pursue their relationship. They eventually realize that their love for each other is stronger than any obstacle.
Return to Me is a heartwarming and romantic film about love, loss, and second chances. It is a reminder that true love can conquer all.
The film was directed by Bonnie Hunt and stars David Duchovny, Minnie Driver, Carroll O'Connor, Robert Loggia, and David Alan Grier. It was released on April 7, 2000, and was a critical and commercial success.
Cast
- David Duchovny as Bob Rueland
- Minnie Driver as Grace Briggs
- Carroll O'Connor as Marty O'Reilly
- Robert Loggia as Angelo Pardipillo
- Bonnie Hunt as Megan Dayton
- David Alan Grier as Charlie Johnson
- Joely Richardson as Elizabeth Rueland
- Eddie Jones as Emmett McFadden
- James Belushi as Joe Dayton
- William Bronder as Wally Jatczak
- Marianne Muellerleile as Sophie
- Dick Cusack as Mr. Bennington
- Joseph Gian as Singer
- Tom Virtue as Dr. Sederak
- David Pasquesi as Tony
- Don Lake as Transplant Man
- Peetey as Mel
Director: Bonnie Hunt
Writers: Bonnie Hunt Don Lake
Box Office Gross: $36,609,995
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
Release Date: April 7, 2000