What's Inside?
- Elizabeth Olsen portrays Joan, torn between her two late husbands, in a heartfelt battle of love beyond death.
- A24’s Eternity blends romance, comedy, and existential reflection at a mystical afterlife train station called the Junction.
- Directed by David Freyne, the film promises emotional depth, witty storytelling, and an unforgettable cinematic exploration of eternal love.
What happens when the afterlife becomes the setting for the most emotional love triangle of your existence? That’s the brilliant, bittersweet question explored in Eternity, the upcoming romantic comedy from A24. With Elizabeth Olsen at the heart of this unusual tale, the film weaves humor, longing, and a haunting choice, asking whether one can ever truly decide who they’re meant to love forever.
Elizabeth Olsen Faces an Eternal Love Dilemma in A24’s ‘Eternity’
In Eternity, the afterlife isn’t a serene cloudscape, but a surreal train station called the Junction. Here, souls are granted just one week to determine where they’ll spend eternity—and with whom. The story begins as Larry (Miles Teller) arrives, fresh from the mortal world, only to be greeted by his wife of 50 years, Joan, played by Elizabeth Olsen. The reunion should feel like a moment of peace, but fate has other plans.
Joan’s first husband, Luke (Callum Turner), who died during World War I, has already been waiting at the Junction for 67 years. He’s never stopped dreaming of her, never stopped hoping she’d join him. And now, with both men standing before her, Joan must make an impossible decision. As she tells Larry, “Well, a lot has happened in a week. You died, I died. I’ve just been reunited with both of my dead husbands, and I have to pick where to spend eternity.”
A24’s Eternity – Love, Loss, and the Choice of Forever
The film, directed by David Freyne and written alongside Pat Cunnane, fuses classic romantic comedy beats with philosophical undertones. Olsen’s portrayal of Joan is both hilarious and heart-wrenching, as she navigates what might be the most surreal breakup scenario ever imagined. Luke, with his poetic charm and decades of longing, says, “I never dreamt you this clearly.” Meanwhile, Larry remains hopeful, trusting the shared memories of a lifetime.
What unfolds is part rom-com, part metaphysical reflection on memory, first love, and the messy ways time alters devotion. “It’s real fun,” Elizabeth Olsen said earlier this year. “It’s a callback to Billy Wilder films. I think it’s gonna be a special romantic comedy that we’re all really proud of. I’m excited for it to come out this year.”
The ensemble cast—featuring Da’Vine Joy Randolph, John Early, and Olga Merediz—adds layers of humor and humanity, making the otherworldly premise feel emotionally grounded. And as the trailer hints, the film balances wit with warmth, proving that love stories don’t end with death—they simply evolve.
Eternity offers something rarely seen in romantic comedies: a second chance at first love, and a third at lasting happiness. But in a place where forever hangs in the balance, choosing becomes more than a matter of the heart—it becomes a matter of the soul.
Eternity is slated to hit theaters this November
