When in Rome is a 2002 direct-to-video film directed by Steve Purcell and starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. Plot Twins Leila (Ashley) and Charli (Mary-Kate) Hunter go to Rome to participate in a Summer Intern Program along with four others: Paolo, Nobu, Dari, and Heidi. After beginning the intern program, the sisters are soon fired due to careless mishaps. They soon meet Derek Hammond, who re-hires them. They spend the day at Hammond’s house, where Leila meets bad boy Ryan, who happens to be Derek’s nephew. Leila and Ryan develop a liking for each other. Back at work, the girls are grasping more the concept of being responsible. They become great friends with the other interns. Charli and Paolo develop feelings for each other. When attempting to deliver some designs for a shoot, Mr. Tortoni sabotages them by stealing the dresses. Leila, with Ryan’s help, captures pictures of the incident and delivers the pictures to Derek. Everyone helps to make new dresses, using Charlie’s designs, before the big day. Paolo phones his friend & ends up abducting everyone, especially Leila & Tortoni. In the end, the photoshoot goes well and Tortoni re-hires the interns. Derek arrives with the police to arrest Mr. Tortoni, and it is discovered that Tortoni was always jealous for having everything, the money, and the girl (Jamie). The movie closes with Jamie and Derek and Charli and Paolo kissing at the Mamma Mia pizza party. Ryan tries to kiss Leila, but she tells him she’s good with just a hug. Derek decides to take all the interns to New York with him. Cast Mary-Kate Olsen - Charlotte "Charli" Hunter Ashley Olsen - Leila Hunter Michelangelo Tommaso - Paolo Derek Lee Nixon - Ryan Leslie Danon - Jamie Julian Stone - Derek Hammond Archie Kao - Nobu Ilenia Lazzarin - Dari Valentina Mattolini - Heidi Matt Patresi - Mr. Enrico Tortoni References External links 2000s coming-of-age comedy-drama films 2002 romantic comedy-drama films 2002 films 2002 direct-to-video films 2000s teen comedy-drama films American coming-of-age comedy-drama films American teen comedy-drama films Films set in Rome American romantic comedy-drama films Films shot in Rome Films about twin sisters 2002 comedy films 2002 drama films Twins in fiction Warner Bros. direct-to-video films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films