Set against a stunning Australian coastal backdrop, the story follows Roz ( Robin Wright ) and Lil (Naomi Watts), whose lives are deeply intertwined. When Roz's son, Ian, begins a tryst with Lil, Roz responds by starting a relationship with Lil's son, Tom. The film tracks these unconventional dynamics over several years as the characters face the emotional consequences of their choices.

The film's reception was sharply divided, making it a "top" contender for both critical praise and "guilty pleasure" status.

In 2023, we’ve had May December , Good Luck to You, Leo Grande , and countless think pieces about “cougars.” But those narratives still frame the older woman as either a joke or a predator. Adore doesn’t. Lil and Roz are neither tragic nor triumphant. They are simply hungry.