The film is presented as a "story of boy meets girl," but the narrator immediately warns the audience that "this is not a love story." It follows Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a greeting card writer who believes in true love and "the one," and Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), a free spirit who does not believe in relationships.

The 720p resolution of your file might make the blue of Summer’s eyes sharper, but the film's lasting impact is the clarity it provides on our own romantic delusions. It reminds us that "just because she likes the same bizarre crap you do, doesn't mean she's your soulmate."

: The new administrative assistant at Tom’s office. She is beautiful, cynical about love, and does not believe in boyfriends or relationships. The Honeymoon Phase (Days 1–150)