Directed by Michael Sucsy and released in 2012, The Vow was inspired by the true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. The film tells the story of a young couple deeply in love who get married, only to have their lives suddenly altered by a tragic accident. A serious car crash leaves the woman with partial memory loss—specifically erasing the period of time during which the two fell in love and built their life together.

From that moment on, their marriage takes an unexpected turn. The story weaves together the everyday realities the husband faces—working, earning a living, enduring exhaustion—with his persistent effort to bring his wife back to him emotionally. Rebuilding their relationship is not a one-sided struggle; it requires immense effort and willingness from both of them.

There are moments in the film that portray love in its most intense and sincere form. One line resonates deeply:
“Enjoy the little things in life, because one day when you look back, you’ll realize they were the big things.”

When adversity strikes, the story emphasizes empathy and commitment rather than blame:
“I choose to stay with him because of the things we achieved together, not to leave him because of the mistakes he made.”