Laura Dern’s new Netflix film 'Lonely Planet,' starring Liam Hemsworth, is 'a romance of self-discovery as much as it is deeply knowing another person.' The movie is streaming Oct. 11.
Jack Smart is the Movies Staff Writer at PEOPLE. With 10 years of experience as an entertainment journalist, he previously worked at The A.V. Club and Backstage.is the story of a novelist on a Moroccan writer’s retreat whose acquaintanceship with a young man “evolves into an intoxicating, life-altering love affair,” according to a synopsis.
In the first trailer, shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Dern, 57, experiences a personal renaissance in beautiful Morocco, working through her writer’s block. "I love that the story focuses on connection and intimacy and feeling truly seen," Dern tells PEOPLE. "It’s a romance of self-discovery as much as it is deeply knowing another person."
Hemsworth, 34, agrees. "The story is not just about the romance between two people; it’s about personal growth, self-discovery and the complexities of relationships. The characters are relatable, flawed and navigating the beauty and challenges of love in a setting that’s visually stunning and culturally rich.
As for a favorite memory from the set, Dern points to "Liam feeding me 87 olives and riding on the back of his motorbike." The Oscar winner says during filming, Hemsworth was "such a protective champion and partner to me.", Dern also called her onscreen love interest “pure magic.” Hemsworth “became not only a buddy and a confidant through our Moroccan adventure, but our shared longing honesty and intimacy in all relationships was very moving to me.
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