Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) delivers this iconic line to Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) in one of cinema’s most poignant moments. It signifies a bittersweet farewell, filled with deep affection for someone who will forever remain in the heart, even in absence.
The story of Rick Blaine, a cynical world-weary ex-patriate who runs a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII. Despite the pressure he constantly receives from the local authorities, Rick's cafe has become a kind of haven for refugees seeking to obtain illicit letters that will help them escape to America. But when Ilsa, a former lover of Rick's, and her husband, show up to his cafe one day, Rick faces a tough challenge which will bring up unforeseen complications, heartbreak and ultimately an excruciating decision to make.