City of Angels (1998) is a romantic fantasy film directed by Brad Silberling, starring Nicolas Cage as Seth, an angel who observes and guides the souls of the living in Los Angeles. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the human experience as Seth falls in love with Maggie (played by Meg Ryan), a heart surgeon who is struggling with her own personal challenges, including the grief of losing a patient.

Seth, who is invisible to humans, becomes captivated by Maggie’s beauty and strength. He begins to observe her life from afar, eventually making the decision to give up his angelic immortality in order to experience life as a human so that he can be with her. The film centers on the tension between his divine nature and the desire to fully embrace human emotions and experiences, especially love.

City of Angels is a remake of the 1987 German film Wings of Desire by Wim Wenders, although it takes a more romantic and mainstream approach. The film was praised for its visually striking cinematography, capturing the beauty and vastness of Los Angeles, as well as the emotional depth of its lead performances. Nicolas Cage’s portrayal of an angel grappling with the human experience of love and loss was lauded, and Meg Ryan’s performance added warmth to the film.