At Connell’s school, he’s a very sociable and popular guy, while Marianna prefers solitude and books. They come from different social classes, but their lives intertwine when Connell drops by Marianna’s home. This chance encounter changes them both forever and makes them rethink their relationships and feelings. "Normal People" is about the influence one person has on another and the difficulties of expressing one’s feelings—this is a story of real love.