The Last Song (2010) is a romantic drama film directed Julie Anne Robinson, based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. The story revolves around Ronnie Miller (played by Miley Cyrus), a rebellious teenager who is sent to spend the summer with her father, Steve (played by Greg Kinnear), in a beach town in North Carolina.
Ronnieโs parents are divorced, and she has been estranged from her father for several years. The film explores themes of family, love, forgiveness, and personal growth as Ronnie navigates her complicated relationships with both her father and her romantic interest, Will Blakelee (played by Liam Hemsworth).
The plot begins with Ronnie being reluctantly sent to spend the summer with her father, who she blames for the dissolution of their family. She is angry, distant, and unwilling to bond with him, preferring to spend her time at the beach and with her friends. However, as the summer progresses, Ronnie starts to reconnect with her father, especially through their shared love of music. Steve, a former concert pianist, encourages Ronnie to play the piano again, something she had abandoned after her parentsโ divorce. Through music, they begin to rebuild their fractured relationship.
