The Last Time

(2006)

you turn when the person you're supposed to mentor becomes your competition and love interest?

The Last Time is a 2006 drama film that delves into the cutthroat world of corporate sales and the complexities of personal relationships. Set in the bustling city of New York, the story follows Ted Ryker, the top salesman at a business machine company. Ted's success is measured by his quarterly sales numbers, and he is driven to maintain his position in the competitive market, especially in uncertain economic times.

When a new hire named Jamie arrives from the Midwest with his fiancée Belisa, Ted's professional and personal life takes an unexpected turn. Jamie's lack of experience and incompetence becomes evident, as he struggles with his sales presentations. Ted, jaded and cynical due to his own failed romantic endeavors, becomes an unlikely mentor to Jamie, gradually taking on a mentor-like role. However, as Ted spends more time with Belisa, a mutual attraction develops between them, further complicating the dynamics of their relationships.

As tensions rise and professional rivalries intensify, Ted is faced with a moral dilemma. Should he betray his mentee and pursue a relationship with Belisa, or should he put his personal desires aside and remain loyal to his professional duties? The Last Time explores themes of ambition, love, and loyalty, as Ted grapples with the consequences of his choices in both his personal and professional life.