Winter’s Tale (2014) is a fantasy romance film directed by Akiva Goldsman, based on the novel by Mark Helprin. The story takes place in early 20th-century New York City and spans several decades, blending elements of romance, magic, and destiny.

The plot centers on Peter Lake (played by Colin Farrell), a talented but orphaned thief who is on the run from a criminal gang. While attempting to rob a mansion, he meets a beautiful and terminally ill young woman named Beverly Penn (Jessica Brown Findlay). Despite her illness, the two fall deeply in love, and Peter is determined to save her. As Peter attempts to find a way to heal Beverly, supernatural events unfold, involving a white horse with magical abilities and a powerful struggle between good and evil.

The film also follows Peter’s journey across time, where he is connected to a mysterious figure known as the “dark angel” (Russell Crowe) and learns that his fate is intertwined with the forces of life and death. The story explores themes of love, redemption, and the possibility of miracles, ultimately revealing the connection between Peter and Beverly in a timeless, magical tale that transcends life and death.

The film’s narrative weaves together elements of fantasy and romance, filled with visual grandeur and an emotional, otherworldly journey.