This is 2020 possible sleeper hit but has not gotten enough credit. Director Mona Fastvold has weaved together a strong period piece. It set on the east coast, during late colonial America with a well-done production (filmed in Romania).
The film's story centered on a "taboo" relationship between two frontier women: Abigail and Tallie (helmed moderately by Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby). They both married, dealing the natural but brutal aspects of the land and "woman's work". Great detail was put into this film, from costuming to set design providing great sensitivity (with each scene peeling off their emotional levels). At times, these details (cinematography, etc.) are the strength of this production
In all, the film really puts the women characters front and centered rather the men (Casey Affleck, who produced this film in the cast). Its a somber portrayal of love, as the seasons pass from summer to winter. This film is not for viewers wanting a "feel good" entertainment, story, delves in story taken place within a gendered era.
The film's story centered on a "taboo" relationship between two frontier women: Abigail and Tallie (helmed moderately by Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby). They both married, dealing the natural but brutal aspects of the land and "woman's work". Great detail was put into this film, from costuming to set design providing great sensitivity (with each scene peeling off their emotional levels). At times, these details (cinematography, etc.) are the strength of this production
In all, the film really puts the women characters front and centered rather the men (Casey Affleck, who produced this film in the cast). Its a somber portrayal of love, as the seasons pass from summer to winter. This film is not for viewers wanting a "feel good" entertainment, story, delves in story taken place within a gendered era.