The Best of Me

Plot

The Best of Me is a 2014 romantic drama film that is based on the best selling 2011 novel with the same name by Nicholas Sparks. It centers with the love and struggle of Dawson and Amanda as they try to renew their relationships after several obstacles that prevented them from being together. Stars James Marsden as Dawson Cole, Luke Bracey as young Dawson, Michelle Monaghan as Amanda Collier, Liana Liberato as young Amanda, Sebastian Arcelus as Frank Reynolds, Gerald McRaney, Jon Tenney as Harvey Collier, Caroline Goodall, Ian Nelson as Jared, Schuyler Fisk as Older April, and Rob Mello as Ted Cole. Here's a brief description of the film adaptation of the novel: Years ago, Dawson and Amanda knew and fell for each other while they were in high school, where they had the time of their lives. Now, twenty years later, the two, by chance, find each other in the town they left and renew their relationship as adults. The Best of Me was directed by Michael Hoffman, directory of the films: Gambit, The Last Station, and One Fine Day.