Darius Lovehall is a young black poet in Chicago who starts dating Nina Moseley, a beautiful and talented photographer. While trying to figure out if they've got a "love thing" or are just "kicking it," they hang out with their friends, talking about love and sex. Then Nina tests the strength of Darius' feelings and sets a chain of romantic complications into motion.
Love Jones is a 1997 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Theodore Witcher in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Larenz Tate and Nia Long, with supporting performances by Isaiah Washington, Bill Bellamy, and Lisa Nicole Carson. Set in Chicago, the narrative follows the evolving relationship between a poet and a photographer as they navigate love, ambition, and personal growth.