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Marine veterinarian Henry Roth lives a carefree, womanizing existence in Oahu, Hawaii, until he meets the enchanting art teacher Lucy Whitmore at a local diner. Sparks fly instantly over a shared meal and the construction of a waffle-cone birdhouse. Henry is captivated by her wit and warmth, completely unaware that Lucy suffers from a rare neurological condition called Goldfield’s Syndrome, the result of a traumatic car accident on her father's birthday. Every night while she sleeps, her brain resets, erasing all memories of the past day, trapping her in a perpetual loop of October 13th.When Henry returns to the diner the next morning, expecting a joyful reunion, a confused and terrified Lucy threatens him with a fork, having zero recollection of him. The diner manager gently explains her tragic medical reality. Undeterred by the immense complication, Henry chooses to pursue her anyway. He orchestrates a series of elaborate, seemingly chance encounters every single day, tailoring each new introduction to win her heart anew. Because Lucy’s father and brother, Marlin and Doug, are fiercely protective and exhausted by the daily emotional toll of resetting her life, Henry must constantly reinvent himself to earn their reluctant trust.Eventually, Marlin realizes Henry’s genuine devotion surpasses all previous suitors and grants his blessing. However, as weeks pass, Henry realizes the profound cruelty of Lucy's condition. During a moment of lucidity sparked by her own diary entries, Lucy discovers the truth about her accident and the endless loop she is trapped in. In a heartbreaking act of selflessness, she breaks off their relationship, believing she is holding Henry back from living a full, unburdened life. She urges him to forget her and pursue his lifelong dream of studying walrus migration in Alaska.Devastated, Henry prepares to board his research vessel. However, as the ship departs, a profound realization strikes him: Lucy’s daily painting of his face proves her subconscious mind still remembers him. He rushes back to Hawaii and visits the specialized memory clinic where Lucy now resides. Entering her art room, he approaches her with quiet apprehension. Though her conscious memory is still blank, Lucy smiles warmly, revealing a wall covered entirely in portraits of Henry. She whispers that she doesn’t know who he is, but she knows she dreams about him every night. The film concludes with a heartwarming montage of Henry waking her up on a boat in the icy Arctic, playing a custom-made video that explains her past, allowing them to start each new day together with enduring love.