Blue Jasmine

Jasmine arrives in San Francisco, fleeing her previous life in New York. She seeks refuge at her sister Ginger's cramped apartment, where her unexpected presence raises eyebrows among those around her.

During her flight, a fellow passenger observes Jasmine talking to herself, indicating her fragile mental state. This moment foreshadows Jasmine's struggles to adapt to her new reality and mental health challenges.

Jasmine reflects on her past with Hal, her wealthy husband, revealing a life of luxury and turmoil. These flashbacks illustrate the stark contrast between her former opulence and her current situation.

Ginger and her husband, Augie, travel to New York for a visit, marking a significant event as they reunite after years. Jasmine goes out of her way to impress them with a luxury limousine ride to distance herself from the realities of her life.

Ginger excitedly announces their recent lottery win of $200,000, which sparks discussion about starting a new construction business. Jasmine, eager to help, proposes that Hal manages their investment, complexities arise due to her relationship with Hal.

As Jasmine's relationship with Hal unravels, Ginger witnesses Hal kissing another woman. This revelation creates a turbulent emotional environment, leading to a conflict of loyalty for Ginger, who struggles with whether to tell Jasmine.

The situation escalates as Hal's unfaithfulness is coupled with his fraudulent activities, leading to significant consequences. Ultimately, Hal's suicide follows his imprisonment for fraud, highlighting the tragic fallout from his actions.

After facing an abusive marriage with Augie, Ginger makes the brave decision to leave him. She begins a new relationship with Chili, a mechanic, which marks a turning point in her life as she seeks happiness.

Jasmine attempts to reinvent herself by pursuing a career as an interior designer. However, her lack of computer skills becomes a significant hurdle, illustrating her struggles to adapt to a new reality beyond her former life.

Jasmine finds a job with Dr. Flicker, a dentist, but faces unwanted sexual advances. She bravely fights back against his harassment and decides to leave the job, showcasing her resilience amid adversity.

At a party, Jasmine meets Dwight, a wealthy widower and aspiring congressman. Their connection offers Jasmine a sense of hope for a new life, but her past continues to loom over her.

While Jasmine navigates her new relationship, Ginger is caught in an affair with Al, a man she meets at the same party. This parallel relationship adds complexity to their lives and influences similarities in their choices.

As Jasmine fabricates details about her past, claiming her deceased husband was a doctor, her web of deceit begins to unravel. Augie confronts her, revealing the truth to Dwight just as he plans to propose.

In a desperate attempt to reconnect, Jasmine reaches out to her estranged stepson, Danny. Their meeting ends painfully as Danny rejects her, wanting to sever ties with the traumatic past that Jasmine represents.

The film concludes with Jasmine sitting alone on a park bench, lost in deep thought and talking to herself. This poignant moment encapsulates her profound loneliness and the existential crisis she faces as she confronts her shattered dreams.