Carol White, a Los Angeles housewife, begins having serious allergic reactions to everyday chemicals, transforming the safety of her existence into a terror of everyday life. When she is diagnosed with an immunity disorder and sets off to New Mexico for treatment, Carol’s journey turns inward.

One of the greatest films of the 90s, Todd Haynes and Julianne Moore’s portrait of a suburban housewife beset by ambient fear is a masterpiece of slow-burn atmosphere and cultural critique. A breakthrough for the director and star, they create an enthrallingly open-ended film of haunting resonance.