
Below Her Mouth(2017)
An unexpected affair quickly escalates into a heart-stopping reality for two women whose passionate connection changes their lives forever.



Katherine Waterston
Abigail

Casey Affleck
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Vanessa Kirby
Tallie

Christopher Abbott
Finney

Kim Ciobanu
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Daniel Blumberg
Tinker

Andreea Vasile
Mother

James Longshore
Man No. 1
The World to Come is a romance, drama, western film released in 2021 exploring themes of lesbian relationship, woman director, grim, lyrical, lesbian, intimate. Directed by Mona Fastvold, it stars Katherine Waterston, Casey Affleck, Vanessa Kirby. In 1856, two women forge a close connection despite their isolation on the American frontier.
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