CarolMovie · 2015
Okay, if you're into a slow burn that absolutely sizzles with unspoken longing, Carol is your next obsession. Set in the super restrictive 50s, this is forbidden love at its most exquisite, with Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara delivering glances that could set the screen on fire. The tension and the sheer yearning between them? We're still not over it. Get ready to feel everything.
Set in 1950s New York, Carol follows Therese Belivet, a young department store clerk with aspirations beyond her job, who encounters the elegant and sophisticated Carol Aird. A powerful connection sparks between them, leading to a blossoming romance. However, Carol is a married woman navigating a difficult divorce, and their forbidden relationship challenges the societal norms and expectations of the era, forcing them to confront significant personal and legal risks.
