Sweet Carolina is a heartwarming romantic drama directed by Peter Benson and written by Emily Brenner. The movie stars Lacey Chabert as Josie, Tyler Hynes as Cooper, and Gregory Harrison as Josie's father, Tom.
The story revolves around Josie, a successful marketing executive in New York City, who is called back to her small hometown of Archers Rest, North Carolina, after her sister dies in a car accident. Josie is shocked to learn that she has been named the legal guardian of her niece and nephew, Ava and Sam, who she barely knows.
Josie struggles to adjust to her new responsibilities as a parent while also dealing with her grief. She reconnects with Cooper, her high school sweetheart, who is now a local contractor and single father of a young daughter, Emma. Although they were each other's first love, Josie and Cooper broke up before college and went their separate ways.
As Josie tries to adapt to her new life, she learns more about her sister's past and the secrets she kept. Through her relationships with Cooper, Ava, Sam, and Emma, Josie begins to heal from her own emotional wounds.
Josie also faces challenges from her father, Tom, who disapproves of her choices and wants her to return to New York City. As the town's annual Fall Festival approaches, Josie must decide whether to remain in Archers Rest or return to her old life.
In the end, Josie decides to stay in Archers Rest and raise her niece and nephew while pursuing a relationship with Cooper. The movie ends with the family celebrating the Fall Festival together, marking a new beginning for Josie and her loved ones.
Sweet Carolina is a poignant tale of family, love, and second chances that will warm your heart and leave you feeling uplifted.
