🎬 “Carol” (2015) is an exquisitely crafted romantic drama that tells the story of forbidden love, longing, and self-discovery in 1950s America. Directed by Todd Haynes and based on Patricia Highsmith’s novel The Price of Salt, the film features breathtaking performances by Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara and an atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.

🔥 Plot Summary – Love Against All Odds

Set in New York City in the early 1950s, the film follows Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), an aspiring photographer working in a department store, who becomes captivated by Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), a glamorous older woman going through a difficult divorce.

What starts as an innocent interaction over a Christmas gift soon turns into a deeply emotional and forbidden romance. However, Carol’s estranged husband, Harge (Kyle Chandler), uses their relationship against her in a legal battle for custody of their daughter. As Therese and Carol embark on a road trip to escape societal constraints, they must confront the reality of their love and the sacrifices required to stay together.