Overview
- Set around Zooey Deschanel’s Anna and Charlie Cox’s Russ, the story follows exes who share custody of their dog, Merv, after a breakup.
- A veterinarian in the trailer suggests the split may be disrupting Merv’s routine, prompting efforts to lift the dog’s mood.
- Russ proposes a boys’ trip to a Florida beach, sparking comic back-and-forth over who actually hates beaches.
- Footage includes a visit to a medium for help with the dog’s gloom and a playful ‘Dirty Dancing’-style leap that ends in a pool.
- The trailer credits the canine performer Gus as Merv while framing the film as a festive romantic comedy.