How well do you know someone? First impressions are far from reality for two people in “7 Days.” The rom-com tackles traditions while exploring a relationship’s unusual beginning. ‘Days’ hails from director and co-writer Roshan Sethi. A practicing physician (no really), Sethi is also co-creator of Fox’s “The Resident.” Karan Soni co-wrote and stars in ‘Days.’ The actor is himself no stranger to directing — making his directorial debut on an episode of HBO’s “Room 104.” The film also stars Geraldine Viswanathan, the break-out star of “Blockers,” and the star of her endearing rom-com in “The Broken Hearts Gallery” and currently stars on “Miracle Workers” on TBS.
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The film’s official synopsis:
Set up on a pre-arranged date by their old-fashioned Indian parents, Ravi (Karan Soni) and Rita (Geraldine Viswanathan) seemingly have nothing in common, making for an afternoon that, while pleasant enough, couldn’t be any more awkward. He’s conservative and clearly nervous, while she’s doing her best to politely keep on smiling. But then circumstances conspire and force Ravi to spend the night at Rita’s place. Before long, he sees that she’s not the straight-laced girl she initially pretended to be—for starters, she’s quick to pound a beer for breakfast. As their time stuck together stretches towards a full week, though, Ravi and Rita develop an unlikely bond, and in the face of a heartbreaking turn of events, that bond grows into something stronger. “7 Days” is a delightful rom-com that doubles as a showcase for its two stars, Soni and Viswanathan, both of whom carry this two-hander with natural charm and easygoing chemistry, and a culturally specific spin on its genre’s familiar tropes. Optimistic and full of heart, director/co-writer Roshan Sethi’s debut captures love in the time of isolation and will leave you on a feel-good high.
An unexpected relationship develops in “7 Days.” The rom-com opens in theaters on March 25. Watch the trailer below.