Complete Unknown

Complete Unknown

Year: 2016

Runtime: 91 min

Language: English

Director: Joshua Marston

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As the veil of familiarity lifts at a dinner party, Michael Shannon's Tom encounters Rachel Weisz's enigmatic Alice, whose mysterious past tantalizes and unsettles him. With her sudden departure, Tom embarks on a labyrinthine pursuit, unraveling the threads of their entwined lives as they navigate the blurred lines between identity and deception.

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Timeline – Complete Unknown (2016)
Trace every key event in Complete Unknown (2016) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.
1

Alice's Arrival in NYC

A woman known as Alice arrives in New York City from Tasmania. She adopts the alias of a biologist studying frogs, initiating her journey through various lives in the bustling metropolis.

New York City
2

Chance Meeting with Clyde

While in a local cafeteria, Alice orchestrates a chance meeting with Clyde. This encounter marks the beginning of her re-engagement with old friends and the unfolding of her complex past.

Cafeteria, New York City
3

Tom's Birthday Celebration

Clyde's friend Tom is busy preparing for his wife's birthday celebration. He extends an invitation to Alice, who shows a keen interest in meeting new friends and becoming part of their lives.

4

Captivating Stories at the Party

At Tom's birthday party, Alice enthralls the guests with captivating tales of her life and expeditions in Tasmania. Her stories intrigue Ramina and others, planting the seeds of curiosity about her true identity.

Tom's home
5

Recognition of 'Jenny'

After returning home from the party, Tom seems to recognize Alice and calls her 'Jenny.' This moment unearths a connection to Alice's past, igniting curiosity and questions among the friends.

6

Ramina's Exciting News

Ramina shares her ecstatic news about being selected for a prestigious jewelry design fellowship in California. This announcement adds an unexpected twist to the evening, prompting mixed emotions among the friends.

7

Confession of True Identity

Tom confronts Alice, leading to her confession of being Jenny, an old college girlfriend who disappeared years ago. This reveals her pattern of assuming new identities whenever she feels trapped.

8

Magic Trick at the Nightclub

Later, Alice takes Tom to a nightclub where she performs a magic trick, claiming to have learned it from her time as a magician’s assistant in China. This performance raises further suspicions about her many identities.

Nightclub, New York City
9

Helping Nina

After leaving the club, the group encounters Nina, who injures her ankle. They assist her back to her apartment, where Alice adopts yet another alias, claiming to be a pediatric surgeon.

Nina's apartment
10

Tom's Realization

Encouraged by Roger, Tom examines Nina but begins to grasp the thrill that Alice finds in living under different identities. His discomfort with the situation prompts them to leave, deepening his thoughts on Alice’s lifestyle.

11

Honesty and Assurance

Tom questions Alice’s honesty about her life choices. In a bid to reassure him, she confirms her genuine work with animals and takes him to Long Island to witness her work with frog hatchlings.

Long Island
12

Invitation to Join Her Journey

As Alice prepares to leave for another new identity, she invites Tom to accompany her. However, Tom declines, reflecting on their connection and the life he shares with Ramina.

13

Alice's Transformation

In a poignant moment at a public restroom, Alice discards her credit cards, keeping only her driver’s license. She reflects on her past and steps away from her life as Alice, embodying her next identity.

Public restroom
14

New Identity Emerges

With renewed determination, Alice leaves the restroom and blends into the crowd. She reemerges in different attire, symbolizing her latest transformation and commitment to her nomadic lifestyle.

New York City

Last Updated: November 08, 2024 at 01:47

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