Here’s a brief outline for the movie story with Kiernan Shipka and Glen Powell as the central characters.
Title: Twisters (2024)
The Meet-Cute
Kiernan Shipka, a rising interior designer in New York, is on her way to pitch her biggest project yet—a swanky restaurant redo for a tech mogul. On her way to the meeting, her perfectly curated mood board gets ruined when Glen Powell, a confident and charming documentary filmmaker, spills his coffee on her in a crowded subway.
An argument ensues, but Glen offers to help her recover. Intrigued by Glen’s persistence, Kiernan allows him to walk her to the client’s office. She nails the pitch but keeps thinking about Glen’s quirky humor and dimpled smile.
Serendipity Strikes Again
A week later, Kiernan and Glen cross paths at a charity event—both invited by mutual friends. Kiernan learns that Glen is spearheading a documentary series on community spaces, blending art, culture, and history. They bond over their shared passion for creating beautiful spaces, but Kiernan is hesitant—her career has always been her priority.
Glen, intrigued by her fiery determination, invites her to tour one of his documentary locations, a historical library undergoing restoration. Despite her initial reluctance, she agrees.
An Unexpected Connection
Kiernan visits the library and is blown away by the passion Glen pours into his work. He reveals that he’s documenting these spaces to preserve the memories they hold before they’re erased by rapid urbanization.
Kiernan, who has always focused on aesthetics, begins to see design as more than just beauty—it’s a way to tell stories. They spend the day exploring the library, exchanging ideas about art and storytelling. Sparks fly, but Kiernan remains cautious, knowing the risks of mixing work and personal life.
Past Shadows
As their connection deepens, Kiernan and Glen open up about their pasts. Kiernan shares her struggles as a young designer trying to prove herself in a competitive industry. Glen talks about losing his father, which fueled his passion for preserving history.
Their vulnerability draws them closer, but Kiernan’s fear of distraction looms. When Glen proposes a collaboration—a mini-documentary series about her restaurant redesign—she hesitates, torn between her growing feelings for him and her desire to keep things professional.
Breaking Down Walls
While filming the documentary, Glen and Kiernan grow closer, but misunderstandings arise. Kiernan accuses Glen of prioritizing his creative vision over her design ideas, and he retorts that she’s too afraid to let anyone in.
The tension reaches its peak during a stormy night at the restaurant. A power outage forces them to confront their feelings. Glen confesses he’s falling for her, and Kiernan admits she’s scared of what that means. Their vulnerability leads to a passionate first kiss.
Love in the Details
Their relationship blossoms as they balance work and romance. Glen helps Kiernan see her project through fresh eyes, while she teaches him to embrace spontaneity in his rigid filming process.
But as the documentary nears completion, Kiernan receives an offer to move to Paris for a high-profile design job. Meanwhile, Glen is offered a grant to expand his documentary series worldwide.
A Choice to Make
Kiernan stood in the restaurant’s main dining area, her hands skimming the sleek brass railings she’d selected weeks ago. The glow of the chandeliers reflected on the marble surfaces, casting a warm, golden hue over the room. Every detail—down to the custom leather banquettes—felt like a triumph. Yet, her heart was heavy.
The offer from Paris had arrived in her inbox earlier that morning, just as she was reviewing the final touches with her team. Lead Designer, Maison D’Artois. It was a title she’d dreamed of since her early days sketching floor plans in her tiny Brooklyn apartment. The position came with everything she’d ever wanted: prestige, creative freedom, and an opportunity to leave her mark on the design world.
But Glen.
Kiernan bit her lip, glancing toward the kitchen doors where Glen had been filming a final scene for his documentary. He’d spent the past month capturing the transformation of the restaurant, his camera always finding moments that Kiernan herself had overlooked—a chef laughing as he unpacked fresh ingredients, the way sunlight danced across the bar during golden hour.
His laughter rang out from the kitchen, pulling her thoughts back to the present. Moments later, Glen emerged, his ever-present camera slung over his shoulder. His casual confidence was disarming, as if he hadn’t just turned her world upside down by encouraging her to take the Paris job during their breakfast that morning.
“I caught the most beautiful shot of the sous chef plating dessert,” Glen said, a proud grin spreading across his face. But his smile faltered when he noticed Kiernan’s expression.
“You’re still thinking about it, aren’t you?” he asked, setting his camera down on one of the tables.
“Of course I’m thinking about it,” Kiernan replied, her voice tinged with frustration. “It’s Paris, Glen. It’s everything I’ve worked for. And yet…” She trailed off, her arms crossing defensively.
“And yet, what?” he prompted gently, stepping closer.
“And yet I can’t imagine leaving all of this. Leaving…you.” The words came out in a rush, and Kiernan immediately regretted them. She didn’t want to seem weak, like someone who couldn’t handle balancing love and ambition.
Glen exhaled, running a hand through his hair. “Kiernan, you don’t have to choose between us. If Paris is what you want, you should go. I’d never forgive myself if you gave up your dream for me.”
“That’s easy for you to say,” Kiernan shot back. “You’re always so sure of yourself, of what you’re meant to do. You’re the guy who chases after everything he wants and makes it work. Me? I’ve spent my whole life fighting to prove I’m good enough to be here, and now that I have it, it feels like the cost is…” Her voice broke, and she turned away, blinking back tears.
Glen placed a hand on her shoulder, turning her gently to face him. His hazel eyes searched hers, soft yet steady.
“Do you know what I see when I look at you?” he asked.
Kiernan shook her head, unable to speak.
“I see someone who’s already proven herself. Someone who’s smart, talented, and brave enough to take risks—even if they scare her. Paris or no Paris, that doesn’t change who you are.”
“But it could change us,” Kiernan whispered.
Glen hesitated, his jaw tightening as if wrestling with his own emotions. “Maybe it will. But if we mean as much to each other as I think we do, we’ll figure it out. No matter where we are.”
Kiernan wanted to believe him, but doubt gnawed at her. She’d seen relationships crumble under far less pressure. How could they possibly make it work when they were on two separate trajectories, thousands of miles apart?
The silence stretched between them until Glen broke it.
“You know,” he said with a small smile, “this isn’t just your choice to make. I’ve got an offer on the table too.”
Kiernan’s brow furrowed. “What offer?”
“An international grant to expand my documentary series. It’d mean traveling for most of the year, maybe even longer. I got the email two days ago.”
Her heart sank. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
“Because I didn’t want to add to your stress,” Glen admitted. “And honestly? I was waiting to see what you’d decide first.”
“That’s not fair, Glen,” Kiernan said, shaking her head. “You can’t put your dreams on hold for me.”
“Maybe not,” he said, his voice soft but firm. “But I can make them fit around us. That’s what relationships are, Kiernan. Give and take. And right now, I’m willing to give because you’re worth it to me.”
Kiernan felt tears pricking at her eyes again, but this time they were from the weight of his words. Glen had always been the kind of person who dove headfirst into everything he cared about, and now he was offering her that same unwavering commitment.
“I don’t want to be the reason you don’t take that grant,” she said quietly.
“And I don’t want to be the reason you don’t take Paris,” he replied. “So where does that leave us?”
Kiernan didn’t have an answer. All she knew was that the thought of losing Glen felt more unbearable than the fear of leaving everything behind.
That night, as Kiernan lay in bed staring at the ceiling, she replayed their conversation in her mind. Glen’s words echoed over and over, reminding her of something she’d lost sight of: dreams weren’t meant to be achieved in isolation.
By morning, she’d made a decision.
Chapter 8: The Grand Gesture
On the night of the restaurant’s grand reopening, Glen surprises Kiernan with a heartfelt video montage of their journey together, blending clips from his documentary with candid moments he captured of her.
Overwhelmed, Kiernan realizes that her love for Glen has become as essential to her as her career. She decides to stay in New York and proposes a compromise: they’ll continue to pursue their dreams but prioritize their relationship.
Epilogue: A Love to Last
One year later, Kiernan and Glen are thriving—Kiernan’s designs are celebrated globally, and Glen’s documentaries continue to inspire change. They’ve learned to balance their ambitions while cherishing the love that brought them together.
As they stroll hand-in-hand through the now-iconic restaurant they built together, Glen pulls Kiernan into a kiss, whispering, “This is just the beginning.”
