It Ends with Us is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel of the same name.

The story follows Lily Bloom, portrayed by Blake Lively, a woman who, after overcoming a traumatic childhood, moves to Boston to pursue her dream of opening a floral shop. There, she meets and falls in love with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, played by Justin Baldoni. As their relationship deepens, Lily begins to see unsettling parallels between Ryle’s behaviour and her parents’ abusive relationship. The situation becomes more complex when her first love, Atlas Corrigan, reenters her life, forcing Lily to confront her past and make difficult decisions about her future.

The film explores themes of domestic violence and sheds light on the complexities of abusive relationships and the courage it takes to leave. The premise of It Ends with Us is ultimately about breaking the cycle of abuse and finding the strength to make choices that prioritise self-respect and wellbeing, even when they are challenging.