Why no woman ever questions if a guy like Sinh uses the sites, sounds, and shirtless beach tours as a way to romance women is always beyond me. The movie has the usual Eat Pray Love tropes. So, you feel a sense of authenticity that takes you if not to another time then at least another place. The movie was shot in various locations around Vietnam, like multiple cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, and others. You won’t see the city of Vancouver turned into Vietnam here. Loosely based on the real-life experiences of Donohue, she puts forth a sense of love and respect for the setting. Tsuchida ( On My Block) and writer Eirene Donohue tone down any obnoxious humor for atmosphere and an enjoyable quiet charm. Also, under the spell of the unconventional and mindful Sinh, who knows nothing but living in the moment.Īs romantic dramedies go, veteran television director Steven K. The strict and disciplined workaholic Amanda finds herself overcome by the region’s beauty. When Amanda arrives, her bag is lost, but she is helped by Sinh ( Scott Ly), the attractive nephew of the Saigon Silver Star owner. She has a list of items to cross off before reporting to her boss, Mona ( Galaxy Quest’s Missi Pyle). The next day, Amanda is on a flight to Vietnam undercover. However, after her boyfriend, John ( Ben Feldman), puts their relationship on hold after taking a job in Ohio, she takes the assignment herself. She is tasked with finding someone to vet a family-owned Vietnamese travel company called Saigon Silver Star to add to her employer’s portfolio. Rachel Leigh Cook of She’s All That and Josie and the Pussycats plays Amanda, a travel executive in Los Angeles. A Tourist’s Guide to Love review and plot summary However, this new Netflix romance film has the ability to coax the approval out of you with the best of intentions, even if the enjoyment comes in spasmodic, charismatic bursts. You may discount A Tourist’s Guide to Love, and no one would blame you.

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