The World to Come

In 1856, two women forge a close connection despite their isolation on the American frontier. The film adaptation of Jim Shepard's short story, directed by Mona Fastvold and starring Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby, is a lush and evocative tale of longing and intimacy in the mid-19th century. With its lyrical prose-inspired dialogue and stunning cinematography, "The World to Come" is a poignant exploration of two women's desire for connection in a time when such desires were often suppressed.