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Enduring love

Published:Tuesday | April 7, 2015 | 12:00 AM
Sophia (Britt Robertson) and Luke (Scott Eastwood) learn the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love in ‘The Longest Ride’.

Based on the bestselling novel by Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride centres on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world.

As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira, whose memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, The Longest Ride explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

The Longest Ride is an American romantic drama directed by George Tillman, Jr and written by Craig Bolotin. The film stars Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood (Fury/Trouble with the Curve), Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Academy Award nominee Alan Alda, Melissa Benoist, and Lolita Davidovich.