Solo Mio
2026 · Directed by Charles Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane
Original language: English
- romance
- comedy
The story
After Matt's dreams of a picturesque Italian wedding are shattered when his fiancée leaves him at the altar, he embarks on his planned honeymoon across Italy alone, immersing himself in the country's vibrant culture, food, and beauty, meeting Gia along the way.
What it’s like
Golden-hour Rome and sun-bleached Tuscan hillsides carry most of the picture, with wide establishing shots of piazzas, terracotta rooftops and long lunch tables that linger on the warmth of the light more than on the people sitting at them. The look is clean and commercial, bright daylight and soft shadows in the trattorias, with a pop-song-and-acoustic-guitar score that keeps things breezy and easy. Its vibe is wistful but relaxed, a mellow romcom with a hangover of heartbreak that suits a lazy weekend afternoon, a travel-minded comfort rewatch, or something on in the background while cooking. Pacing is unhurried and episodic, the scenes built around meals, walks and small conversations rather than set pieces. Emotionally it sits in gentle sadness that slowly warms: a jilted man, bruised but gently amused, who opens up to the people he meets along the way. Romantic comedy beats are light, with some bruised-ego humour and mild awkwardness, and the sadness is handled softly. Intensity is low: no violence, no gore, nothing frightening, and sexual content stays mild and offscreen. It is for viewers who want a sunny, low-stakes trip through Italy with a side of heartache and a hopeful ending.
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