Niagara

The narrative intertwines the lives of Jean Francois Gravelet, a daring tightrope walker, and Anna Edson Taylor, a widow seeking adventure in 1901 Nebraska. Gravelet aims to cement his legacy by crossing Niagara Falls on a wire, while Taylor defies expectations by volunteering to ride a barrel over the falls. Their parallel yet contrasting stories explore themes of gender, ambition, and the pursuit of balance in life, highlighting the thrill and risks of living on the edge.