Way less "groovified" than most movies made around this time. I keep forgetting it's almost 60 years old. It's supposed to be set right before World War II. Absolutely fascinating how each woman's life goes in a different direction. They had so many hopes and dreams, and then life happened. Honestly I think it's perfect for modern eyes. The ebb and flow of life expectations and disappointments never seems to change from one generation to another. I was very surprised at how much I really liked it.