The Age of Adaline (2015) is a romantic fantasy drama directed by Lee Toland Krieger, starring Blake Lively in the titular role as Adaline Bowman. The film explores themes of love, immortality, and the passage of time, blending elements of romance and magical realism.

Adaline Bowman is a woman who, after a freak accident, stops aging at the age of 29. For decades, she lives a solitary and cautious life, never allowing herself to get close to anyone, as she fears the repercussions of her never-aging condition. As the years pass, Adaline remains young, while the people around her grow old, leading to a life full of loneliness and secrecy.

However, her life changes when she meets Ellis Jones (played by Michiel Huisman), a charismatic young man who falls in love with her. As their relationship deepens, Adaline faces a dilemma: will she continue to keep her secret from Ellis, or will she open herself up to the possibility of love and let him into her life, risking exposure?

The film beautifully intertwines the romance between Adaline and Ellis with the emotional weight of Adaline’s personal struggle to remain hidden from the world while grappling with the implications of her timeless existence.

The film has a visually lush and ethereal quality, with sweeping shots that highlight both the passage of time and the eternal beauty of Adaline. The film’s cinematography is rich in color, often contrasting the modern world with glimpses into Adaline’s past, where she was forced to leave loved ones behind.

The timeline shifts between different periods of Adaline’s life, utilizing flashbacks and modern-day sequences that reflect her internal struggle, while also building the romantic narrative between her and Ellis.