Evermore

In the tumult of Civil War-era New Orleans, Nicolette Chamard, a woman of color, eagerly embraces the arrival of the Union Army, viewing it as a chance for freedom despite the personal risks involved. Meanwhile, her half-brother Marcel, a privileged white man, fears the imminent loss of his comfortable life and the lifestyle of their family's plantation. As the war rages, Union officer Finnian McKee is drawn to Nicolette, unaware of the societal complexities surrounding their potential love, which is challenged by the harsh realities of race and culture. Together, their intertwined fates explore themes of freedom, love, and the fight against deep-rooted societal norms.