Love Hard
"A romantic comedy about the lies we tell for love."
Synopsis
An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.
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Nina Dobrev
Natalie Bauer

Jimmy O. Yang
Josh Lin

Darren Barnet
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James Saito
Bob Lin

Rebecca Staab
Barb Lin

Harry Shum Jr.
Owen Lin

Mikaela Hoover
Chelsea Lin

Matty Finochio
Lee
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Hernán Jiménez
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As a wise man once said: "Anything you'd expect from a Christmas movie, no more, no less"
Dec 31, 2021Love Hard captures the messy beauty of modern romance — where screens connect hearts as easily as they disguise lies. Natalie, a hopeful writer tired of failed relationships, believes she’s finally found “the one” in Josh, only to discover she’s been catfished. What begins as deception slowly transforms into an unexpected journey of honesty and vulnerability. Despite its lighthearted tone and festive charm, the film gently reminds us that love isn’t about perfection or appearances, but the courage to be real — because sometimes, the truest connection comes from the heart, not the picture. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com) and (English version : uwiepuspita.com)
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