Romance,Drama
United States of America
The World to Come is a period drama film set in the mid-19th century American frontier, depicting the isolated lives of two women who forge a close connection. The film follows the story of Abigail (played by Katherine Waterston), a farmer's wife who is caught in a loveless marriage and suffers from the loss of her young daughter. Abigail's life changes when she meets Tallie (played by Vanessa Kirby), a new neighbor who shares Abigail's love for literature and art. They strike up a close friendship that soon deepens into a passionate relationship.
As the two women navigate their feelings for each other and try to keep their love secret, they face social ostracism and the disapproval of their male spouses. The film explores themes of love, loss, isolation, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that rigidly enforces gender norms and social conventions. The World to Come is a haunting and intimate portrayal of two women who find solace and joy in each other's company, against all odds.
