Kenneth Branagh, the director of the movie, made it look like a classic 1930s movie. It is the story of four best friends who don't want to be in love. Love's Labour's Lost They make a public promise to study together and stay away from women for three years. Their honor is put to the test right away when the Princess of France and her three beautiful friends arrive. It's love at first sight for everyone. Then, the men try to hide their feelings in a way that is both hilarious and hopeless.