Positano

For both Carol and Katy, Positano represents a place far removed from the confines of their marriages where they can explore who they truly are.

Young Carol’s Packages

The mysterious packages which young Carol mails from Hotel Poseidon symbolize her love for her daughter. Despite the physical distance between Carol and her family, she never stops thinking of Katy. This proves her trip to Positano had nothing to do with resenting her husband or daughter, as Katy believes at first.

Faraglioni

Faraglioni symbolizes Katy’s love for not one person, as the legend suggests, but for her life itself. Katy feels grateful beneath Faraglioni for Adam, Eric, and her mother—all different people who teach her to value living for different reasons. Adam teaches Katy the value of spontaneity, Eric reminds her how important history is in a relationship, and Carol encourages her to follow...