Liberal Arts

• Romance
• Comedy
• Drama

A quietly observant romantic comedy, *Liberal Arts* explores the bittersweet ache of nostalgia and the anxieties of midlife through the unexpected reconnection between a disillusioned writer and his former professor. Jesse’s return to a vibrant college campus isn’t a triumphant return to youth, but a melancholic confrontation with the idealism he’s lost, complicated by a tentative and unconventional romance with a bright, younger student. The film distinguishes itself by eschewing grand gestures, instead focusing on the subtle power of intellectual connection and the gentle heartbreak of realizing that sometimes, cherished memories are best left undisturbed—a contemplative experience rooted in the quiet beauty of classical music and literature, and a uniquely realistic portrayal of age-gap dynamics.