Such Sweet Sorrow (2023)

Such Sweet Sorrow is an upcoming romantic drama comedy film, set to be released in 2023. The film is a re-imagining of the story of Romeo and Juliet, but takes place in modern-day America and is more humorous. The film's title comes from the line, "Parting is such sweet sorrow," from the original Romeo and Juliet story.

MPAA Rating: PG-13 for a brutal fight and sexual content

Plot
Juliet Capulet is the 18-year-old daughter of strict, rich parents, who expect nothing but the best from her, and are very overbearing. Her cousin Tybalt is a bully, and is often seen picking on those he considers below him. At school one afternoon, Juliet witnesses a fist fight between Tybalt and some kids related to the Montagues, a rival family to the Capulets. Benvolio Montague attempts to break up the fight, and is nearly beat to a pulp by Tybalt before the vice principal, Mr. Prince, breaks up the fight. Mr. Prince later announces over the intercom that the fights between students at Verona High School have been happening far too many times, and that any students caught fighting in the future will be expelled.

Meanwhile, Benvolio's cousin, Romeo, has recently broken up with Rosaline, a girl he had previously. Still upset that Rosaline is no longer interested in him, Romeo is encouraged by both Benvolio and a nerdy student named Friar Lawrence to seek out other interests. But Romeo has so far been unable to find any hobbies.

At her home, Juliet's parents try to encourage to seek out men to start dating, and try to set her up with Paris, a friend of Tybalt. Juliet however wants to remain independent, and tries to avoid any conversation with them about Paris. After an argument with her mother that ends with her mother stomping out of the room, Juliet rebelliously decides to hold a party at her her house during the weekend while her parents are away. She spends the next day telling friends at school about the party, which Mercutio Prince, the rebellious son of the vice principal, overhears.

Mercutio, being a friend of Romeo, encourages him to go to the party, telling him that Rosaline will be there along with other girls that he can hook up with if things don't go well with her. Romeo agrees to go as long as Benvolio and Mercutio accompany him.

On Saturday night, Juliet's parents depart to go on a business trip, and a large amount of people, both known and unknown to Juliet, arrive at her house to party. Romeo, Benvolio, and Mercutio also arrive, and Romeo attempts to hook back up with Rosaline, but is saddened when she makes clear that she's already dating somebody else. Juliet meanwhile is shocked when she discovers that some of the guests have brought alcohol to the party, and attempts to dump it. One of the drunk guests that the alcohol belonged to tries to make moves on her, which she tries to avoid, and Romeo notices and drives the man away, afterwards taking Juliet to a private room to let her rest. Having never met Juliet before, and not realizing that she is Juliet Capulet, the daughter of the rival family, Romeo begins a conversation with her, and they realize that they have a lot in common. Their conversation is interrupted by the arrival of the police, who arrest some the people brought alcohol while others are tested with breathalyzers. Romeo figures out during the commotion that Juliet is the one who was holding the party, and comes to the realization that she is part of the rival family. Later, Tybalt tells Juliet that he saw one of his rivals rushing out the door during the commotion, and shows Juliet a picture of him, and Juliet is shocked to see that he is Romeo.

(to be continued)