Meanwhile, Hayes is a man used to being pandered to, thanks to his time in globally successful boyband August Moon. After meeting at Coachella, he tracks Solène down to the art gallery she owns just outside of Los Angeles; Hayes’ immaturity almost shows when he tries to buy artwork just to get Solène’s attention. Instead of getting carried away with himself, Hayes becomes restrained, accessing an organic and enriching connection with Solène by listening and staying grounded.

With Solène and Hayes combined, The Idea Of You’s biggest strength is its self-awareness. Instead of getting caught up in a tawdry love affair where passion is the only thing anybody cares about, the pair’s actions are careful, considered, and met with opposition at every turn. As Solène accompanies August Moon on their European tour one summer, the press, their friends, and their families are all on hand to point out why their coupling won’t last. Solène is also resistant to the connection blossoming between the two of them, pulling away multiple times when things begin to affect her family life.

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