Finding Emily (2026) — AI Story Visualization

Plot Analysis Summary

A romantic comedy exploring how a wrong number quest, academic exploitation, and public scrutiny intertwine to test love and integrity.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Wrong Number Quest

Owen meets a mysterious girl and receives a wrong number. Mocked by his brother, he begins a quest to find her, crossing paths with psychology student Emily Raine.

Key Events

• Bar Encounter — Owen meets a girl and falls in love. Characters: Owen Location: Student Union Bar
• Wrong Number Text — Owen texts the wrong number left behind. Characters: Owen Location: Owen's Room
• Brotherly Teasing — Brother mocks Owen about the failed text. Characters: Owen Location: Owen's Room
• Classroom Approach — Owen approaches Emily Raine for help. Characters: Owen Location: University Classroom
• Thesis Proposal — Emily decides to use Owen for her thesis. Characters: Owen Location: University Classroom

Viral Campaign & Backlash

Emily Raine uses Owen as a thesis subject, leading to an anonymous email campaign. Owen's podcast performance goes viral, drawing the attention of Student Union President Emily Thewlis.

Key Events

• Thesis Proposal — Emily decides to use Owen for her thesis. Characters: Owen Location: University Classroom
• Email Campaign — Owen emails every university Emily. Characters: Owen Location: Owen's Room
• Union Opposition — President Thewlis campaigns against Email Guy. Characters: Owen Location: University Campus
• Podcast Appearance — Owen performs his viral song on air. Characters: Owen Location: Podcast Studio
• Viral Spread — Owen's performance spreads rapidly online. Characters: Owen Location: University

Love, Scrutiny & Breakups

Owen and Emily Raine grow closer while facing public backlash. Owen reunites with the real Emily (Amelie), but external pressure forces them apart. Emily Raine ends her relationship with Tristan.

Key Events

• Viral Spread — Owen's performance spreads rapidly online. Characters: Owen Location: University
• Party Intrusion — Owen sneaks in, discovered by Thewlis. Characters: Owen Location: Student Party
• Chase & Flight — Students chase Owen; he flees with Emily Raine. Characters: Owen Location: Party Venue
• Job Loss — Owen loses his sound engineer job. Characters: Owen Location: Student Union Bar
• Show Date Romance — Owen takes Emily to a show; feelings deepen. Characters: Owen Location: Concert Venue
• Amelie Reunion — Owen meets the real Emily, Amelie. Characters: Owen Location: Bar

Truth & Reconciliation

Secrets about the thesis surface, causing Owen to leave Emily Raine. After submitting her work and publicly apologizing, Emily Raine runs to find Owen, leading to a heartfelt reconciliation.

Key Events

• Amelie Reunion — Owen meets the real Emily, Amelie. Characters: Owen Location: Bar
• Public Recognition — Crowd recognizes Owen as Email Guy. Characters: Owen Location: Bar
• Parting Ways — Owen and Amelie end their relationship. Characters: Owen Location: Bar
• Thesis Submission — Emily submits her project last minute. Location: University
• Tristan Separation — Emily ends things with Tristan. Location: Leavers' Ball
• Heartbreak Sight — Emily sees Owen with Amelie, feels heartbroken. Characters: Owen Location: Ball Venue
• Notes Discovery — Owen finds thesis notes, walks out disgusted. Characters: Owen Location: Emily's Flat
• Podcast Confession — Emily admits she orchestrated the emails. Location: Podcast Studio
• Final Reconciliation — Emily runs to Owen; they kiss and reconcile. Characters: Owen Location: University Grounds

Story Breakdown

• The Wrong Number Quest — Owen's initial search for a mysterious girl sets the story in motion.
  • Bar Encounter — Owen meets a girl and falls in love instantly.
  • Failed Text Message — Owen texts the wrong number left behind.
  • Brotherly Teasing — Owen's brother mocks his romantic pursuit.
• Academic Exploitation — Emily Raine uses Owen as a research subject for her thesis.
  • Thesis Proposal — Emily decides to study Owen's quest.
  • Ethical Debates — Professor and flatmates question the research.
  • Anonymous Email Campaign — Owen emails every university Emily.
• Viral Fame & Backlash — Public attention escalates conflict and consequences.
  • Podcast Appearance — Owen performs his viral song on air.
  • Student Union Opposition — President Thewlis campaigns against Email Guy.
  • Party Confrontation — Owen is discovered and chased from a party.
• Romantic Entanglements — Complex love triangles and relationship shifts unfold.
  • Show Date Romance — Owen and Emily Raine grow closer.
  • Amelie Reunion — Owen meets the real Emily.
  • Tristan Separation — Emily ends her relationship with Tristan.
• Truth & Heartbreak — Secrets surface causing emotional fallout and separation.
  • Public Scrutiny — Crowd recognition forces Owen and Amelie apart.
  • Thesis Discovery — Owen finds the manuscript and walks out.
  • Owen's Departure — Owen leaves Emily Raine in disgust.
• Reconciliation & Resolution — Final apologies lead to truth and union.
  • Podcast Confession — Emily admits she orchestrated the emails.
  • Face-to-Face Apology — Emily runs to find Owen personally.
  • Final Kiss — Owen and Emily Raine reconcile.

Directed by

Alicia MacDonald

Key Cast

• Spike Fearn — Owen Brompton
• Angourie Rice — Emily Raine
• Yali Topol Margalith — Emily Palmer
• Ella Maisy Purvis — Meg
• Sadie Soverall — Amelie