But when tragedy strikes, the line between real and pretend begins to blur."

The movie is wish fulfillment, to a certain extent, representing the joining of two diametrically opposed viewpoints.

Even when the movie feels slightly overstuffed, though, the central romance is an anchor for everything.

Nicholas Galitzine appears as Luke in Purple Hearts

It’s also easy to obsess over both parties, too.

In fact, you might already recognize Galitzine from one of his previous, notable roles.

The British star also admitted, “I feel this was the first time I really felt challenged.”

Nicholas Galitzine poses on the red carpet

It was “Cinderella,” though, that put him on the map with U.S. audiences.

And “Purple Hearts” is continuing Galitzine’s impressive upwards trajectory.

Purple Hearts furthers Nicholas Galitzine’s US breakout

In a joint interview with People Chica (viaYahoo!

Nicholas Galitzine appears as Luke in Purple Hearts

So I think just getting into the headspace of this character for the preparations is super interesting."