Netflix Releases Sofia Carson’s Oxford Romance Film Ending Divergent From Book

My Oxford Year, a Netflix romance starring Sofia Carson as Anna, follows an American student who defers a prestigious Wall Street job to study poetry at Oxford, where she falls for her professor, Jamie, played by Corey Mylchreest. The film explores themes of love, loss, and living in the moment, culminating in a poignant ending where Jamie, who suffers from terminal cancer, passes away, leaving Anna to face life alone. This conclusion diverges from Julia Whelan's novel, which offers a more hopeful outcome with Jamie surviving longer and traveling with Anna. Carson, also an executive producer, emphasizes the film's blend of heartfelt emotion and humor, aiming to subvert typical terminal illness romance tropes. Critics note the film's appeal lies in its romantic escapism and Carson's charismatic performance, though some find it lacking in authentic real-world struggles. The story resonates with viewers for its bittersweet portrayal of love and the choices that define our lives.