Sofia Carson Lives in the Moment During Her Oxford Year

What happens when love comes in an unexpected package turning your life and emotions upside down for the better and worse.

Directed by Iain Morris and based on a novel by Julia Whelan, which was adapted from Burnett’s original screenplay, Anna (Sofia Carson), an ambitious young American woman, sets out for Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream.  With her life completely on track, it is turned upside down when she meets a charming and clever local (Corey Mylchreest) who profoundly alters both of their lives.

In “My Oxford Year,” Jamie (Mylchreest) is suffering from a rare terminal blood disease his brother also died from. While there’s no cure, chemotherapy and stem cell research can help manage symptoms and potentially extend his life.

Now streaming on Netflix, this film reminds me of a millennial version of a old Julia Roberts film “Dying Young” where she plays Hilary O’Neil, a young woman who becomes a caregiver for terminally ill leukemia patient Victor Geddes (Campbell Scott). Ultimately, they develop a deep and passionate love, despite the challenges of Victor’s illness.

Having said that Sophia Carson and Mylcriseest’s chemistry leaps off the screen.  Carson has the ability, charm and talent to invoke this in spades as she has with her Netflix romantic comedies Purple Hearts (2022) and The Life List (2025).

The film also highlight how parents in the midst of their intense love and desire to protect, often unintentionally rob their terminally ill children making our won decisions of leaving this world with grace and dignity.  Also, how much love a woman or man may have for one another to put your life on hold to be loved unconditionally for better or for worse

My Oxford Year not only serves as a beautiful honor to a legendary academic institution, but stands as a reminder to live in the moment as tomorrow is not promised to anyone