A young socialite navigates the rigid rituals of a privileged Boston university campus in the early 20th century. Amidst gilded salons, discreet romances, and the pressure to conform to strict social codes, she grapples with the pull between duty and desire. When a charming, intellectually spirited cousin arrives, her carefully curated world is stirred by taboo questions about love, ambition, and the expectations placed on women. As friendships deepen and loyalties are tested, she confronts the consequences of choices made in a society that prizes reputation above personal happiness. A quiet, intimate drama about longing and the cost of staying true to oneself.
A young socialite navigates the rigid rituals of a privileged Boston university campus in the early 20th century. Amidst gilded salons, discreet romances, and the pressure to conform to strict social codes, she grapples with the pull between duty and desire. When a charming, intellectually spirited cousin arrives, her carefully curated world is stirred by taboo questions about love, ambition, and the expectations placed on women. As friendships deepen and loyalties are tested, she confronts the consequences of choices made in a society that prizes reputation above personal happiness. A quiet, intimate drama about longing and the cost of staying true to oneself.