Love is timeless.|Apr. 16, 2015|United States | Canada|112 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama;Fantasy;Romance
Description: “The Age of Adaline” is a 2015 film that tells the captivating story of Adaline Bowman, a woman who mysteriously stops aging after a near-death experience. Born on New Year’s Day in 1908 in San Francisco, Adaline’s life takes a dramatic turn following a car accident in 1937. Though she dies in the crash, a lightning strike miraculously revives her, leaving her forever 29 years old. As the decades pass, Adaline must live in secrecy, frequently changing her identity to avoid suspicion, while her daughter ages normally.
The film begins with Adaline purchasing fake IDs in San Francisco before returning home to care for her dog. At work, she opens a box of film reels that recount historical events, which are interwoven with a voiceover detailing her extraordinary life. Adaline’s existence becomes increasingly complicated when two FBI agents attempt to capture her for study, forcing her into a life on the run.
In the present day, Adaline attends a New Year’s Eve party, where she meets Ellis Jones. Introducing herself as Jennifer, she initially resists his advances, knowing she cannot form lasting relationships. However, after persistent efforts from Ellis, she eventually agrees to a date. As their relationship develops, Adaline grapples with her fear of commitment, haunted by past experiences, including an encounter where she fled from a man waiting to propose.
When her dog falls ill, Adaline distances herself from Ellis, but he visits her apartment, prompting her to reconsider her feelings while reflecting on old photographs. The film explores themes of love, time, and the burden of immortality, offering a poignant and emotional narrative about a woman caught between her extraordinary condition and her desire for a normal life.
Cast director: Lee Toland Krieger
Cast actor: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy Baker, Amanda Crew, Lynda Boyd, Richard Harmon, Fulvio Cecere, Anjali Jay
Original name: The Age of Adaline