In Nancy Meyers The Holiday a romantic comedy from the director of Something s Gotta Give and What Women Want two women trade homes only to find that a change of address can change their lives. Iris (Winslet) is in love with a man who is about to marry another woman. Across the globe Amanda (Diaz) realizes the man she lives with has been unfaithful. Two women who have never met and live 6000 miles apart find themselves in the exact same place. Shortly after arriving at their destinations both women find the last thing either wants or expects: a new romance. Amanda is charmed by Iris handsome brother Graham (Law) and Iris with inspiration provided by legendary screenwriter Arthur (Wallach) mends her heart when she meets film composer Miles (Black).