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'The Photograph' Director Stella Meghie Talks Making a "Grounded" Romance
InThe Photograph, the romance is meant to be both captivating and realistic. Meet-cutes have that necessary spark but director Stella Meghie makes a point of avoiding cliches, saying she opts for characters, especially women, to be "grounded." As the filmmaker explains, for romance movies — comedies and dramas alike — to be successful, the audience has to be invested in more than just the relationship.