Normal People

In modern, rural Ireland, Connell and Marianne, on different ends of the school’s social scene, begin an intense, secret affair.

Marianne and Connell’s affair continues, but the pressures of the outside world start to take their toll.

Connell betrays Marianne by making a cowardly choice. Marianne withdraws from school, causing Connell intense guilt.

Connell finds college lonely; Marianne finds instant popularity. After running into each other, they decide to try to be friends.

Connell joins Marianne’s social circle but doesn’t fit in. He apologises for how he treated her; she reconsiders her relationship with her new boyfriend, Gareth.