In 1933, Adaline Bowman stopped ageing. She was 29 and an accident caused her to remain 29. The following 80 years were lonely. Adaline gave up one of the most important experiences, source of strength and happiness - love. Never in this long time did she allow herself to get close to anyone, always the fear was too great that her secret would be revealed. But then a chance encounter catalyses a change of heart. With the sympathetic philanthropist Ellis Jones, Adaline meets a man who awakens her long-suppressed desire for love. Should she break her rule for his sake? Should she tell him about her extraordinary condition? When the truth threatens to come to light at a weekend with Ellis' parents William and Kathy, Adaline makes a decision of great consequence...
In 1933, Adaline Bowman stopped ageing. She was 29 and an accident caused her to remain 29. The following 80 years were lonely. Adaline gave up one of the most important experiences, source of strength and happiness - love. Never in this long time did she allow herself to get close to anyone, always the fear was too great that her secret would be revealed. But then a chance encounter catalyses a change of heart. With the sympathetic philanthropist Ellis Jones, Adaline meets a man who awakens her long-suppressed desire for love. Should she break her rule for his sake? Should she tell him about her extraordinary condition? When the truth threatens to come to light at a weekend with Ellis' parents William and Kathy, Adaline makes a decision of great consequence...