A recent addition to the Netflix platform is 'People We Know on Vacation', a romantic comedy based on a bestseller that has become a true viewing hit. According to the Argentine News Agency, the film is directed by Brett Haley, an expert at capturing nostalgia and human bonds, making it one of the most faithful and talked-about literary adaptations of early 2026. The film tells the story of Poppy and Alex, two best friends who are complete opposites. She is a bold, extroverted travel writer from New York, while he is a reserved, methodical professor from a small town in Ohio who loves routine. Despite their differences, for a decade they upheld an unshakable tradition: taking a summer vacation together. However, two years ago, a mysterious incident during a trip to Croatia (or Tuscany, depending on the timeline of their memories) broke their bond and plunged them into absolute silence. The plot takes off when Poppy, feeling unhappy in her perfect life, decides to contact Alex to propose one last trip to Palm Springs to fix things. Through flashbacks that revisit their past travels, the film explores the thin line between friendship and love, and questions whether they are truly polar opposites or if they were always the ideal couple. Main Cast: Emily Bader as Poppy Wright: Known for her role in 'My Lady Jane'. She plays the impulsive and charismatic lead. Tom Blyth as Alex Nilsen: The actor from 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' brings the structured and tender Alex to life. Sarah Catherine Hook as Sarah: Alex's girlfriend who represents the stability he believes he is seeking. Lucien Laviscount as Trey: The actor from 'Emily in Paris' plays a love interest for Poppy. Jameela Jamil as Swapna: Poppy's boss and mentor at the travel magazine. Lukas Gage as Buck: An eccentric traveler the duo meets on their adventures.
