When a Hollywood A-lister hits D.C., the life of cynically romantic press secretary dating a White House’s politico turns upside down.

SYNOPSIS:

Breezing under twinkling Christmas lights, Hope Donahue steals a glance at a stunning engagement ring in Tiffany’s window, before sweeping us into the U.S. Capitol.

Meanwhile, in Hollywood, tired of franchise films and described by critics as potentially the best young actor of his generation, Grant McAllister makes a risky choice in going for the political indie film Calling Freedom instead of a larger, more commercial, Wonder Man II, a role that catapulted him to the top of Hollywood’s power lists.

Mark persuades Grant to salvage his relationship with Stephanie (since she could be the one) and go to D.C. to prepare for his Calling Freedom casting read in one week.

Brian is livid when Grant refuses to do Wonder Man II, and instead, goes after Calling Freedom, who Brian is pitching Tyler Ford in hopes of poaching him from another agency.

Hope is offered her dream job – campaign manager for a Californian Korean businesswoman. Ashley scoffs, knowing Hope’s father and Dan will not approve. Hope questions if Dan is the one. Ashley suggests Hope tests the waters and find out.

In D.C., Hope’s assigned to help Grant with research. She is a breath of fresh air compared to the other women Grant encounters. Hope, too, is intrigued, so much, she does something completely out of character: kisses Mr. Hollywood!

Problems arise for Grant: the studio threatens to sue him; the Calling Freedom director questions Grant for the role; Tyler/Brian maneuver to derail his chances, leading to the possibility that Grant’s time on the A-list may be short-lived.

While ice skating, Hope and Grant discuss relationships, goals, dreams, and their common interests – dancing. Their infatuation takes a twist when they realize something real could develop.

Meanwhile, Dan organizes a special surprise for Hope and an even bigger engagement party, albeit infuriated by rumours of Hope and Grant.

As the film progresses, we see Grant go from famed god to normal man. We see the pleasure he experiences being with Hope; his guidepost of normalcy and love. Hope, however, is guilt-bitten about the affair, about not being honest with Grant, plus struggling to face Grant may be the one.

One evening, in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall, Grant and Hope engage in a sexy, emotion-connecting dance. But our couple’s euphoric interlude abruptly ends when Dan and her father forbade Hope to see Grant.

The next day, Dan proposes to Hope in the Oval Office. Grant returns to Hollywood, hit with the devastation he also lost Calling Freedom. However, Grant revives optimism with both the role and for Hope. He jets back to D.C., interrupting Hope’s engagement party where Hope welcomes him.

Under snowflakes, Grant kisses Hope atop the Capitol Dome, uttering three words never before said: ‘I love you.’ Eventually, Hope runs a campaign while Grant lands the Calling Freedom role … and they live happily ever after.

Comps: Notting Hill, Serendipity, Crazy Rich Asians

Who Knew? has won contest & genre winner, in addition to placing quarterfinalist, simi-finalist, and Hot 100 scripts in film contests.

WHO KNEW?