At first, Owen feels conflicted.

Being with Katherine even in a Platonic sense makes him feelgood.

Owen asks Katherine to leave the retreat with him and she does.

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Unlike in their previous relationships, Katherine and Owen feel comfortable enough to talk about their needs and boundaries.

Owen even announces that he’s put things in motion to quit his job.

However, the couple’s bliss is shattered when Katherine’s laptop is stolen.

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Since her book isn’t backed up, Katherine is understandably devastated and breaks things off with Owen.

Instead of minding her bag, Katherine watches the sunset over the beach and chats with Owen.

While she feels bad about her reaction,Katherine decides to cut and run again.

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Lonely Planet follows the interconnected lives of several individuals as they navigate personal struggles and search for meaning in a contemporary urban setting. The film explores themes of isolation and connection in a rapidly changing world.

It’s a habit she’s developed over the years to protect herself.

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In the wake of her messy divorce, Katherine doesn’t really have a home.

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Now, she doesn’t have a new novel either.

While Owen is understandably upset, he seems to understand Katherine’s instinct.

At first, it doesn’t seem like their encounter is anything more than a brief run-in.

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Katherine is having drinks with her colleagues and doesn’t say all that much when Owen stops over.

When Owen leaves, the rest ofLonely Planet’s cast of charactersask Katherine to explain how she knows Owen.

However, she’s completely distracted.

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This time, Katherine chases after Owen.

On the street, Katherine apologizes for what she did in Morocco.

Before sharing a kiss,the pair decide to make their relationship work for real this time.

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Does Katherine Ever Publish Her New Book?

When Owen decides to leave Lily, he packs his bags too.

Before leaving the writer’s retreat, Owen finds Katherine and asks her to join him.

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Owen might not know where he’s going next, but he wants to figure it out with Katherine.

Despite her looming publication deadline,Katherine accompanies Owen.

Eventually, Owen opens up about why he decided to make such a big life change.

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When Owen and Katherine reconnect, it’s revealed that Katherine’s new book is calledThe Swing Route.

Moments later, someone steals Katherine’s bag and laptop.

Laura Dern has been in the acting game for decades, starring in such hits as Jurassic Park.

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Fans can check out some fun facts about the actor here.

Clearly, she had to start (mostly) from scratch.

When Owen and Katherine reconnect, it’s revealed that Katherine’s new book is calledThe Swing Route.

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However, that illusion is abruptly shattered when Lily starts to spend more time with other writers.

It becomes increasingly clear thatLily doesn’t really respect Owen.

At the same time, Lily isverycontrolling.

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Lily reveals herself to be incredibly insecure in her relationship.

Mostly, she’s suspicious of Owen’s true intentions with Katherine.

A finance guy, Owen scouts properties that will appreciate in value.

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Owen then encourages the landowner to kill the deal, which puts Owen’s inevitable firing into motion.

Of course, her 14-year marriage is also coming to an end, rendering her homeless.

As she tells Owen,Katherine is looking for a way to become “unstuck.

Katherine is much more secure, as a writer and a person.

Although Owen might not realize it at first, he’s also stuck.

The 30-something doesn’t like his job.

Katherine is much more secure, as a writer and a person.

While she has some growing to do, Katherine is still a better fit for Owen.

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The movie’s final scenes reflect the ways in which Katherine and Owen have learned from each other.

The film explores themes of isolation and connection in a rapidly changing world.