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“Based on the Colleen Hoover novel of the same name, Reminders of Him is a tender love story that offers pointed commentary about forgiveness and redemption, as it delivers a humanizing portrait of those who have been victims of the criminal legal system.
“Romances tap into the universal longing to be desired, seen, and known. But Reminders of Him raises those emotional stakes by centering Kenna (Maika Monroe), a woman recently released from prison who has been told by both the state and her community that she’s not worthy of redemption or love.
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The [film] shines a light on the obstacles formerly incarcerated folks face upon reentry, both socially and professionally.
“Upon her release, Kenna goes back to her unnamed hometown, where she attempts to reconnect with her daughter, Diem (Zoe Kosovic). While home, Kenna struggles to find a job given her incarceration. Details surrounding her arrest come to light: She was driving with Diem’s father Scotty (Rudy Pankow) while under the influence when she crashed the car, killing Scotty. While brainstorming job prospects at a bar, Kenna meets Ledger (Tyriq Withers), the bar owner and Scotty’s best friend. While the attraction is mutual, their meeting shakes Kenna, who wrestles with whether she’s worthy of a fresh start.
“The premise alone shines a light on the obstacles formerly incarcerated folks face upon reentry, both socially and professionally. Monroe and Withers, the romantic leads, welcomed the opportunity to imbue social consciousness into a large-scale romance vehicle. Monroe credited Hoover for the thematic richness of the source material. ‘I think that’s why so many people love her books. She’s capable of writing and using romance and love stories in a way that can connect with everyone,’ Monroe told Sojourners. Withers concurred, saying, ‘I think we all love and want to be loved, and Colleen is smart for taking that desire and using that as the bedrock to tell a story to educate about prison reform or motherhood.’
“Monroe’s dynamic performance showcases the impact that incarceration can have on a person. ‘My task was to show that when you see this younger version of her, she’s very carefree and loving, but she’s not the same after the accident,’ Monroe explained. ‘Trauma changes you to your core. A huge part of the story is Kenna learning to forgive herself. You can’t hope to forgive others if you can’t forgive yourself.’”
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