Charlie St. Cloud is a romantic movie based on Ben Sherwood’s 2004 novel, The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud. The star of the movie, Zac Efron, plays Charlie, a young man grieving after a tragic car accident takes the life of his younger brother, Sam. Charlie remains connected to his brother’s spirit, taking a caretaker job in the cemetery where Sam is buried so they can play catch and talk every night. The turning point is when Tess (Amanda Crew), comes into Charlie’s life, and he’s faced with the decision to let go of the past or move forward with his newfound love.
Does the past hold you back from falling in love?
