About Fate Soundtrack (2022): Every Song

Director Maryus Vaysberg adapts the premise of the classic holiday comedy The Irony of Fate for modern audiences in About Fate (2022). Set during a snowy holiday season in suburban Boston, the story follows Margot (Emma Roberts) and Griffin (Thomas Mann). Both expect to get engaged on New Year's Eve, but their plans fall apart when Margot gets dumped by her self-absorbed boyfriend Kip (Lewis Tan) and Griffin's proposal to his influencer girlfriend Clementine (Madelaine Petsch) goes sideways. After a drunken taxi ride home, Griffin accidentally stumbles into Margot's identical-looking house and passes out in her bed. Once the shock wears off, Margot talks him into attending her sister's wedding as her date, setting off a wild day of cover stories, awkward family encounters, and unexpected romantic spark.

Indie folk favorites and warm holiday tunes provide the musical backdrop for Margot and Griffin's whirlwind day together. The Head and the Heart take center stage with their indie hit "Honeybee", soundtracking both the pivotal slow dance at the wedding reception and Griffin's comical walk home in the cold. Ingrid Michaelson delivers seasonal cheer with "Merry Christmas, Happy New Year", while Henry Mancini's timeless recording of "Moon River" adds old-school romantic charm to the Boston snow. Greg Camp opens the day on a high-energy note with "Best Damn Day of My Life", and Mariama closes out the story with "There Is a Place". Composer Benjamin Zecker weaves these licensed tracks together with a gentle orchestral score led by piano and strings, emphasizing the festive winter atmosphere.