In this romantic comedy, a man loses the love of his life, only to find her heart beating in the body of someone new. Architect Bob Rueland (
David Duchovny) is happily married until his wife Elizabeth (
Joely Richardson), a zoologist, dies in an auto accident. A year later, Bob is still dealing with his loss when he meets Grace Briggs (
Minnie Driver), a shy woman who waits tables in an Irish/Italian restaurant run by her grandfather Marty (
Carroll O'Connor). Bob falls for Grace at first sight, and she's attracted to him as well, but what he doesn't know is that a year ago Grace was the recipient of a heart transplant -- and that Elizabeth was the donor. Return to Me was directed and co-written by actress
Bonnie Hunt, who also appears in a supporting role as Grace's best friend Megan; the cast also includes
Robert Loggia,
James Belushi, and
David Alan Grier. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide