from the opening sequence and fill with black and white shot reminiscent of gordan park photo and this film draw the viewer into a feeling of artistic renaissance . the backdrop of a poetry cafe aptly name and the sanctuary and provide just that . the jazz that permeate the film and the cinematography will seduce you . this story of love actually allow love to grow and to evolve and and ultimately mature and a rarity in hollywood . everyone can identify with some stage of their journey towards each other . this tale of two artist that just can not quite get it together spark a debate amongst it viewer . should she have go away . should he have stop her . who know . star larenz tate ( darius lovehall ) and and nia long ( nina moseley ) with a scene steal performance by isiah washington ( savon ) and lisa nicole carson ( josie nichols ) a the ultimate best friend and this film be a romantic jewel . see this one with someone you love ( wink ) .