But, one thing is for sure – one will leave the cinema after watching The Longest Ride with a clear message: never let go of the one that one loves.

Enjoy the special pre-screening of this romantic love story on Wednesday, 8 April, from 19:00, at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas nationwide.

Based on the best-selling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, The Longest Ride centres on the star-crossed love affair between Luke (Scott Eastwood), a former champion bull rider who is looking to make a comeback, and Sophia (Britt Robertson), a college student about to embark on her dream job in New York City's art world.

As conflicting paths and ideals test their relationship, Sophia and Luke make an unexpected and fateful connection with Ira (Alan Alda). His memories of his own decades-long romance with his beloved wife deeply inspire the young couple. Spanning generations and two intertwining love stories, The Longest Ride explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.

The film stars Britt Robertson, Scott Eastwood, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Alan Alda, Melissa Benoist, and Lolita Davidovich.

For a fun night out with the girls, don’t miss this ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’ event. It takes place at the following select Ster-Kinekor cinemas on Wednesday, 8 April, from 19:00. The film starts at 20:00:

Western Cape:

Cape Gate, Cavendish, Blue Route, Tygervalley and Somerset.

Gauteng:

The Zone, Sandton, Cresta, Cradlestone, Greenstone, Eastgate, Irene, Brooklyn, The Grove and Forest Hill

KwaZulu-Natal:

Gateway

To make one’s evening out with the girls even more special, there will be lucky draws, hampers and goodie bags to pamper all the ‘girlfriends’. Remember, with ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’, no guys are allowed.

The Longest Ride releases to the public at Ster-Kinekor theatres countrywide on Friday, 17 April.

For more information on and to make bookings for The Longest Ride at Ster-Kinekor, visit www.sterkinekor.com. Alternatively, visit and like their page on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.