A young man’s death is the unlikely catalyst for a trans-continental friendship -- and maybe more -- between his best friend and a sexy Italian Internet buddy in this poignant story of love and loss.
From director Yen Tan comes this heartfelt story of endings, beginnings and yearning. After the sudden death of his ex Mark, Jeff takes it upon himself to inform friends of his passing. While innocently searching for contacts on Mark’s computer, Jeff comes across an email from a handsome Italian named Andrea. Andrea and Mark met online and had planned to meet for the first time when Andrea was visiting stateside. Rather than cancel the trip and return to Italy, Andrea decides to come anyway and meet Jeff. Brought together by misfortune, a warm friendship develops between the two men. But as their bond deepens, the friendship seems like it might grow into something more. Adam Neal Smith and Alessandro Calza both give great performances as two men looking to make sense of a difficult situation. Concentrating on his central characters, Yen Tan displays a finely honed ability to craft a powerful drama. Ciao is a great date movie -- and a must for anyone in love with unrequited love.
