Just Friends

Chris Brander was an overweight, unpopular high school student in New Jersey who was secretly in love with his best friend, Jamie Palamino. On graduation night, a cruel prank reveals his feelings to the entire class, embarrassing him and ruining his chances with Jamie. Humiliated, Chris leaves town and reinvents himself as a handsome, successful Los Angeles music executive. Ten years later, Chris is confident and attractive, but emotionally closed off and shallow in relationships.

Circumstances strand Chris back in his hometown during the holidays, much to his frustration. He's accompanied by an eccentric pop star client, Samantha James, who creates chaos and draws attention everywhere they go. Forced to confront his past, Chris tries to win Jamie’s heart while contending with rivals like Dusty, another childhood acquaintance vying for Jamie’s affection. As Chris navigates old friendships, lingering insecurities, and comic mishaps, he must decide whether to remain in the façade of who he’s become or reconnect with his genuine self in hopes of a second chance with Jamie.