East of Eden

In the lush agricultural landscape of Salinas Valley during the era of World War I, the complexities of human relationships unfold amidst a backdrop of fierce competition and emotional turmoil. Cal Trask, a determined young man, struggles against the odds to win his father's love in a family dynamic fraught with tension. Constantly pitted against his brother for their father's attention and approval, Cal grapples with the weight of these expectations throughout different facets of life – from his personal reactions to the war, the challenges he faces while striving for success in business, and navigating an estranged relationship with his mother. This intense family drama explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the human need for love and connection amidst adversity.