In this heartwarming tale set in post-World War II era, a young woman working as a script reader in bustling New York discovers an advertisement for a quaint London bookstore in the Saturday Review of Literature. Intrigued by the prospect of acquiring books from across the Atlantic, she initiates a written correspondence with Frank Doel, a diligent and friendly employee at the esteemed Marks & Co., located on Charing Cross Road. Through their exchange of literature and lively letters filled with humor, insight, and camaraderie, an unexpected friendship unfolds between them, bridging geographical distances and transcending cultural boundaries. This charming film delves into the beauty of long-distance connections and shared passions, exploring the human capacity to forge meaningful bonds despite physical separation.
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