Synopsis:
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet, is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol, an alluring woman trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband begins to question her competence as a mother as her involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby come to light.
Quick Thoughts:
I was finally able to watch “Carol” – and it’s simply amazing! I can see why all the fuss is about because there is such a depth to the characters but told in a simple manner. And Cate Blanchet is perfect in the role. Quite period for the time really, as there was so much that was not spoken about. Equally I can see why it’s often seen as a queer Christmas film, since most of the story takes place over the Christmas holiday.
Watched?
Yes
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
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