Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Stella has spent her entire life inside hospital rooms. Every day feels the same; the same routine with multiple pills, tubes, and procedures. Will is another cystic fibrosis patient who needs hospital treatment for his lung infections. The general rule is to be six feet apart, which is all it takes for a fatal cross-infection to spread between two patients. Eventually, Stella and Will grow to have feelings for each other despite the circumstances they’re in. Each patient struggles to cope with their restricted lives. However, is stepping just one foot closer to each other all that bad?
Five Feet Apart is an extremely heartbreaking film that illustrates the story of two cystic fibrosis patients who wish to lead a normal life. The film communicates sentiment, romance, and compassion through each scene as the characters learn to grow through their experiences. I would recommend this movie, or even the original novel, to those who are looking for a memorable story.
Based on a novel by Mikki Daughtry, Racheal Lippincott, and Tobias Iaconis
Rated PG-13
Review Written by Isole, 8th Grade