The Very Thought of You is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 1998. The film stars Joseph Fiennes, Rufus Sewell, and Monica Potter as the three friends whose lives are turned upside down when they each fall in love with the same woman, Martha, played by Raye Birk.
The film begins with Laurence, played by Fiennes, explaining the situation to his neighbor, played by Tom Hollander. He explains that his two best friends, Frank and Daniel, played by Sewell and Tom Hollander respectively, have both met the same woman, Martha, while on separate vacations. The three friends have been inseparable since school, but the sudden appearance of Martha sets off a chain reaction of events that tests their friendship.
As the story unfolds, we see flashbacks to the events leading up to the present. We learn how each of the friends met Martha and how their individual relationships with her developed. We also see how each of the friends tries to keep their newfound love a secret from the other two, leading to a series of humorous and dramatic moments.
As the film progresses, it becomes clear that Martha is not just a romantic interest for the three friends, but the catalyst for a deeper examination of their individual lives and relationships. The film explores themes of love, loyalty, and honesty, as the characters navigate their feelings for each other and the consequences of their actions.
In the end, Martha must make a decision about which of the three friends she wants to be with, leading to a final confrontation between the friends. The film ends on an ambiguous note, leaving the viewer to decide what the future holds for the three friends and their complicated relationships.