Playing by Heart

• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Amidst the sun-drenched backdrop of Los Angeles, *Playing by Heart* delicately interweaves the stories of individuals grappling with the complexities of connection—a hotel manager confronting a past love, a couple redefining commitment amidst a health crisis, and strangers embarking on tentative romances. The film isn’t defined by grand gestures, but by the quiet vulnerability of its characters as they navigate infidelity, loss, and the often-unspoken truths within long-term relationships. It offers a refreshingly honest exploration of desire and loneliness, anchored by the transient space of a luxury hotel where fleeting encounters and deeply personal revelations converge, establishing a deceptively lighthearted atmosphere that gently peels back layers of emotional fragility. The film’s power lies in its refusal to offer easy answers, instead portraying love not as a destination but as a constantly shifting landscape of choices and compromises.