It's hard to explain briefly, but here's my best attempt: Our friendship led to a tentative romance. (rachelheldevans.com)
Based on a novel by Martin Booth, The American follows an elite weapons dealer / assassin (George Clooney's Jack) as he arrives in a small Italian village after some trouble on his last job - with the film subsequently (and primarily) detailing Jack's day - to - day activities within his new environment (which includes a tentative romance with a local prostitute and a series of business meetings with a mysterious client). (reelfilm.com)
While attempting to get over his awkwardness around female customers, Andy meets local shop owner Trish (Catherine Keener), and they begin a tentative romance. (mrqe.com)