Synopsis
Seventeen year-old Veronica “Ronnie” Miller’s life was turned upside-down when her parents divorced and her father moved from New York City to Wilmington, North Carolina. Three years later, she was still angry and felt isolated from her parents; especially her father who she thought had abandoned them… until her mother decided to send Ronnie and her brother to spend the summer in Wilmington with him. Ronnie’s father, Steve, a former concert pianist and teacher, is living a quiet life in the beach town. Ronnie rejected Steve in reaching out to her and then she met Will Blakelee, a popular, handsome guy, who she fell in love with. Ronnie then found her love again for music and reunited with her father. This is an unforgettable story about first love, family and second chances.
Overview
The Last Song is a drama/love-story/coming of age film directed by Julie Ann Robinson and developed by Nicholas Sparks (author of The Notebook, Dear John and many more). It was also co-written with Jeff Van Wie. Sparks was asked to write the screenplay for the film and then wrote the book afterwards. Touchstone released the film in March 31, 2010. It was produced by Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot, co-produced by Dara Weintraub and Tish Cyrus (Miley Cyrus' mom), the latter who also produced The Executive. The Last Song was Sparks' first script to be made into a film. The filming of the movie lasted from June 15 to August 18, 2009 with much of it occurring on the island's beach and pier. The Last Song was originally filmed in North Carolina but the film makers chose to move to Georgia. The film was supposed to be released on January 8, 2010, but was postponed to March 31, 2011.