This list gathers together romantic films that linger in my memory. Some are sweeping and tragic, others quiet and unexpected, but each capture something enduring about love, connection and longing.
ADORE
A provocative and emotionally complex story about desire, loyalty and the boundaries of love.
MASTER CHENG
A warm and gentle film where connection and kindness quietly blossom into something deeper.
A BIG BOLD BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY
A reflective romantic tale about memory, choices and the unexpected paths love can take.
DEAR FRANKIE
A tender Scottish drama about loneliness, hope and the quiet possibility of love.
PERMISSION
A reflective romance exploring whether love can endure when a relationship opens up to new experiences.
THE UMBRELLAS OF CHERBOURG
A musical love story whose beauty and melancholy linger long after the final song.
TITANIC
A sweeping epic whose tragic romance has become one of cinema’s most iconic love stories.
ETERNITY
A poetic meditation on love across generations and the passage of time.
I’M YOUR MAN
A thoughtful and charming exploration as to whether love can truly be programmed.
TOUCH
A deeply moving story about memory and a love that endures across decades.
Rhiann’s Reels 