The Boy I Hate

The Story

Samantha Smiles faces a grueling drive from Los Angeles to New York City after her boyfriend suddenly cancels plans for her best friend’s wedding. She is forced into the car with Tristan Montgomery, a man she has spent five years attempting to erase from her memory. The two shared a single secret summer night, during which Tristan took all of her firsts. He is also her best friend’s older brother. As they travel together, Samantha wrestles with conflicting loyalties and the sudden return of mutual feelings for Tristan. She must decide whether to continue living for everyone else or finally do something for herself. The journey forces a confrontation with her past and her heart.