Our Lovers[1] (Spanish: Nuestros amantes) is a 2016 Spanish-French romantic comedy film written and directed by Miguel Ángel Lamata [es].

It stars Eduardo Noriega, Michelle Jenner, Fele Martínez, Amaia Salamanca, and Gabino Diego.

The plot explores the relationship between frustrated writer Carlos and dreamer Irene upon their meeting in a café, as they begin to flirt even though they set as a rule to forbid themselves to fall in love with each other.

His wife of 8 years, Maria, has asked for a 2-month separation “to think things over.” He aspires to write a serious dramatic play, Bukowski and Capote in Hell, instead of what he considers the silly low-brow―but popular―animated comedy movies “Mema y Lerda” (Ditzy and Bozo) that Carlos and his partner, Cristobal, are serializing.

At a museum and park, in a series of conversations and situations―still without knowing each other’s names―Carlos and Irene exchange philosophies of life, literary aspirations, love, and past bad relationships.

When Carlos eventually reveals to Irene their Jorge-Maria connection, they discuss what failings in their respective characters made each obsessed by a narcissist.

Afterwards, they return to the bookstore café, where Maria and Jorge encounter them, each calling out the name of Carlos or Irene, thus affecting an introduction.

Irene tells Carlos that she understands that he cannot break off his marriage so easily for his daughter’s sake, and they both agree that they have shared unforgettable moments together.

While packing up his things at Cristobal’s house, where he has been staying during his separation, Carlos discusses his reasons for accepting Maria back.