Me Before You 2016

Overview

Me Before You is a 2016 romantic drama film that marks the directorial debut of Thea Sharrock. The screenplay was adapted by Jojo Moyes from her 2012 novel of the same name. The film features a cast that includes Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance, and Brendan Coyle. The story follows Lou Clark, a 26-year-old woman from the English countryside who takes a position as a caregiver and companion at a local castle. Her employer is Will Traynor, a wealthy and cynical former banker who became a wheelchair-bound bachelor following an accident two years prior to the events of the film. As Lou begins her new role, she forms an unlikely bond with Will. The narrative focuses on Lou’s determination to show Will that life is still worth living despite his circumstances. The film depicts the evolving relationship between the two characters as they navigate their differing perspectives and the challenges presented by Will’s physical state and his outlook on his future.