It stars Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott and Casey Affleck, and follows two neighboring couples battling hardship and isolation in mid-19th century America.

In 1856 Schoharie County, New York, Abigail and Dyer live an isolated life in the country working as farmers.

Abigail is immediately entranced by Tallie, the wife, and the two women form a quick and deep friendship.

Dyer, who has become increasingly emotional since their child's death, is upset about the time that Abigail spends with Tallie.

Abigail finally goes in search of her and finds her rented house empty with only a bloody kerchief left behind.

Though she suspects foul play, she eventually receives a letter from Tallie informing her she has moved 85 miles away to the Skaneateles area of Onondaga County.

It was announced in February 2019 that Casey Affleck would produce and star in the film, with Mona Fastvold directing.

The website's critics consensus reads: "The World to Come is made from ingredients that will be familiar to fans of period forbidden romance movies, but they're given fresh life thanks to an excellent cast.

"[15] On Metacritic, the film holds a rating of 73 out of 100, based on 30 critics, indicating "generally positive reviews".