In a World War I England of idyllic cottages and rolling countryside, painter Dora Carrington and author Lytton Strachey form a profound yet complex bond. Despite Strachey's homosexuality, their relationship remains platonic, but deepens when Carrington begins a romantic affair with soldier Ralph Partridge. Strachey warmly accepts Partridge as a friend, though Partridge struggles with the conscientious objector's stance, not due to Strachey's sexual orientation, but due to his own moral reservations.
Carrington
The film explores the unconventional yet profound friendship between artist Dora Carrington and writer Lytton Strachey in early 20th century England, examining the complexities of their enduring connection.