Imagine Me & You

On her wedding day, Rachel spots Luce among the guests and a surprising spark jolts through her. What starts as a flirtation soon becomes a close friendship as Luce and Rachel spend time together and share confidences. When Rachel learns Luce is attracted to women, she feels a stronger pull than she anticipated, even though she is married to Heck and committed to their life. The film follows Rachel as she weighs the comfort of a familiar future against the exhilaration of a new romance, while wrestling with questions about her own desires and identity. The emotional resonance comes from ordinary wedding day details colliding with an awakening. Its warmth and wit give the audience a sense of shared possibility.

Directed by Ol Parker, this 2006 romantic drama comedy marks Parker's feature debut; the screenplay is an original work by Parker, not adapted from a novel or play. Perabo and Headey deliver the performances, supported by a strong supporting cast.

The film grossed about 2.5 million worldwide on a one million dollar budget, representing a modest but solid return for a contemporary romance with an LGBTQ storyline that found audiences in art house venues and on home video across markets.

Imagine Me & You helped bring lesbian romance into mainstream cinema with a sunny, playful tone and strong central performances. The dynamic between Perabo and Headey sparked conversations about desire, commitment and the pressures of social expectation, making it a reference point for later LGBTQ romances and academic discussions worldwide.

Critics praised the performances and the handling of sexual identity within a marriage, while noting the film's light touch and humor sometimes undercuts heavier themes. The core tension centers on desire, loyalty, and the challenge of choosing authenticity over social expectations. Its tone remains hopeful, balancing humor with honesty throughout.