The World to Come

Set in 1856, Mona Fastvold’s “The World to Come” charts the burgeoning intimacy between two women, Catherine and Abigail, as they navigate the solitude and hardship of the American frontier. Their relationship deepens amidst the stark landscapes and quotidian struggles, a testament to the resilience and complexity of human connection in inhospitable environs. Fastvold’s deliberate pacing and measured performances underscore the quiet desperation and burgeoning hope that define Catherine and Abigail’s bond.