From Colleen Hoover, the New York Times bestselling author of It Ends with Us, comes the deeply moving film adaptation of Reminders of Him. The emotional drama follows Kenna Rowan, a young mother who returns to her hometown after serving a prison sentence for a tragic mistake that led to the death of her boyfriend, Scotty. Determined to rebuild her life, Kenna’s greatest hope is to reunite with the daughter she has never had the chance to raise.
The film documents the story of a mother desperate for redemption and a second chance at motherhood. Throughout the story, Kenna’s journal becomes her emotional refuge as she pours her grief, regret, and longing into letters addressed to Scotty. Writing becomes her way of processing the past while navigating the overwhelming uncertainty of the present. After her release, she attempts to rebuild her life while drawing closer to the daughter she has never truly known.
Kenna’s journey becomes even more complicated when she crosses paths with Ledger Ward, Scotty’s best friend. Because of his career and constant travel, the two had never met before the accident, despite knowing of each other. Their shared love for Kenna’s daughter slowly draws them together, setting them on a path toward forgiveness, clarity, and healing.
As both characters navigate the quiet grief of a life that never materialised, love slowly cracks their hearts open, making space for light. Reminders of Him explores how loss can reshape people in unexpected ways, and how compassion can exist even in the aftermath of devastating mistakes. What begins as tension and guarded resentment gradually transforms into a deeply human story about grace and second chances.
Anchoring the film is a strong cast, led by Maika Monroe as Kenna Rowan and Tyriq Withers as Ledger Ward. Supporting performances include Rudy Pankow as Scotty Landry, Lauren Graham and Bradley Whitford as Scotty’s grieving parents, and Lainey Wilson as Kenna’s supportive friend Amy. Together, the ensemble brings emotional depth to a story built on grief, redemption, and forgiveness.
Ultimately, the film’s greatest strength lies in its quiet emotional moments. Rather than relying solely on dramatic twists, it focuses on the delicate process of rebuilding trust and rediscovering hope. The story reminds viewers that forgiveness is rarely immediate, but something that unfolds slowly, through patience, empathy, and understanding.
At its heart, Reminders of Him is a story about the enduring bond between a mother and her child. Through Kenna’s journey, the film gently asks whether people can truly move beyond their worst mistakes, and whether love can create a path forward when the past feels impossible to escape
Reminders of Him premieres on the 20th of March 2026
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