In 1950s New York, Therese Belivet, a young woman assigned to a job in a photography store, leads a monotonous and dreamy life. Her artistic spirit clashes with daily routine until her world takes an unexpected turn when she meets Carol Aird, a beautiful and sophisticated woman in the process of getting a divorce. Carol, trapped in a society that dictates who one can love, feels drawn to Therese's curiosity and innocence. What begins as a carefully developed friendship soon blossoms into a passionate and forbidden romance.
As both women explore their feelings, they confront the rigid social conventions of the time, as well as the constraints of their own lives. Therese and Carol's relationship reflects love and desire, but also the internal struggle between duty and freedom. As Carol deals with the consequences of her separation and the custody of her daughter, Therese must decide whether to conform to what is expected or to follow her heart.
With impeccable cinematography that evokes the atmosphere of the era, the story unfolds in a visual journey that explores the intense and transformative connection between these two women. With memorable performances and a moving narrative, the film invites reflection on love, identity, and the price of freedom in a society that seeks to control human emotions.