April wakes up at 5:30 am, starts her day with a cup of coffee and checking her email before heading to work. As an environmental analyst at the EPA, her job is demanding, but she enjoys the challenges it brings her. Despite the demands, April is determined to excel in her career and prove to herself and her colleagues that she is capable of handling anything. She's been married to her husband for eight years, but their relationship has lost its spark. They are no longer in love, but remain together due to societal pressures.
Marlon, on the other hand, wakes up at midday and starts his day with a much-needed cigarette. He works as a cook at a local fast food restaurant but has lost his passion for cooking. His life has been plagued by mishaps, such as getting fired from jobs and falling out with his family. He has been struggling to find his true calling and purpose in life.
One day, while April is stuck in traffic, she hears the loud music from the food truck parked alongside her. She is intrigued and decides to grab something to eat. Marlon is serving customers when April approaches him and asks for a grilled cheese sandwich. They strike up a conversation, and Marlon accidentally drops a piece of lettuce on her dress. He apologizes, and they both share a laugh. April leaves, not thinking much of the encounter, but Marlon can't get her out of his head.
After a few more chance encounters, April and Marlon find themselves drawn to each other. Their initial attraction soon turns into a friendship, and they start to confide in one another about their struggles in life. April finds herself questioning her marriage and her life choices, while Marlon is searching for his purpose. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and begin to reimagine their futures.
The movie explores themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the power of human connection. April and Marlon's serendipitous meeting changes the course of their lives, as they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. Between Forever is a heartwarming and inspiring movie that reminds us that there is always hope, even in the darkest of times.
