‘The World to Come’ Movie Review: A Stunning Period Romance
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.

A young man inherits his uncle's Beverly Hills mansion complete with four live-in girls and a failing magazine business. The nephew, desperate for ideas to save the magazine, starts taking advice from a statue of Aphrodite in his garden that seems to have come to life.
Mona Fastvold’s nineteenth century lesbian romance is emotionally charged, restrained, and poetic without feeling forced.
One of the great achievements of this film is its ability to challenge the mind and to force you to try to process information in a different way than you’re used to.
I’m still trying to comprehend the psychological and moral implications of their fascination with each other, or why their almost written-in-the-stars depth of connection makes so much sense.
Friendships are tested when two girls have a crush on the popular boy at school.
A dynamic journey of self-acceptance and identity.
Indie director, Niki Caro (known for 'Whale Rider') directs the live-action 'Mulan' and sets another example of strong females fighting against gender inequality.