Summary

Jude, a working-class artist from Liverpool, falls in love with Lucy, an American caught up in anti-war activism. Set against the turbulence of the 1960s with a full Beatles musical soundtrack, this romance unfolds alongside a visual collage of psychedelic dreamscapes, political protests, and cultural upheaval.

About the Author

Julie Taymor film merges pop music nostalgia with art-house experimentation, turning familiar songs into narrative moments that explore love, loss, and hope across a decade of transformation. Her theatrical background infuses the film with surreal imagery, fantastical coreography and symbolic set pieces, making it feel both psychedically unreal while also being incredibly grounded in its era’s political tensions.

When you should watch this

• When exploring the intersection between culture and politics

• While processing a psychedelic experience

• If you are looking to connect with the wisdom of 1960s hippie culture