Great Expectations

Great Expectations

Year: 2013

Runtime: 128 min

Language: English

Director: Mike Newell

DramaRomance

A woman with expansive plans seeks the ideal accomplice to realize her ambitious project. She meticulously interviews numerous potential assistants, but each candidate proves to be increasingly eccentric and unpredictable. As the selection process continues, her patience is tested and the line between brilliance and madness becomes increasingly blurred, forcing her to confront the challenges of her grand design.

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Trace every key event in Great Expectations (2013) 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

Pip's Encounter with the Convict

On Christmas Eve 1812, seven-year-old Pip visits the graves of his family. He unexpectedly meets an escaped convict who threatens him, demanding food and tools, setting off a chain of events that will alter his life forever.

1812 Kent Marshes
2

Pip Steals for the Convict

Fearful for his life, Pip steals food and a file from his home and delivers them to the convict. This act of theft marks Pip's first moral conflict, as he weighs the fear of punishment against the desire to help.

Joe's Blacksmith Shop
3

The Soldiers Arrive

Later that evening, soldiers arrive at Pip's home to ask Joe for assistance in capturing the convict. Pip accompanies Joe into the marshes, where they witness a struggle between the convicts, leading to an unexpected confession.

Kent Marshes
4

Miss Havisham and Estella

Years later, Pip meets the wealthy Miss Havisham, who lives in her decaying mansion. During his visits, he falls in love with her beautiful but cold adopted daughter, Estella, despite her harsh treatment of him.

Satis House
5

Pip's Apprenticeship

Realizing Pip aspires to be a gentleman, Miss Havisham summons Joe to support Pip's apprenticeship as a blacksmith. This meeting highlights Pip's growing ambition and the influence of Miss Havisham on his destiny.

Satis House
6

Mrs. Joe's Attack

While Pip and Joe are away, Joe's wife, Mrs. Joe, is brutally attacked in their home. This incident leaves her incapacitated and changes the household dynamics, as Pip feels increasingly guilty about his past actions.

Joe's Home
7

Mr. Jaggers' Visit

Pip's life takes a dramatic turn when Mr. Jaggers informs him of an anonymous benefactor providing for him to become a gentleman. He naively assumes it is Miss Havisham, which sets him on a path to London and a new life.

London
8

Life in London

Arriving in London, Pip is faced with the harsh realities of urban life, far from the ideal he imagined. He moves into Barnard's Inn where he reconnects with old acquaintances and faces his class insecurities regarding his origins.

Barnard's Inn, London
9

Reunion with Estella

Pip returns to Satis House to see Estella, who is now out in society. Despite their evolving relationship, Pip feels that Estella's affection remains just out of reach, highlighting his unrequited love and social ambitions.

Satis House
10

Discovery of True Benefactor

On the eve of his 23rd birthday, Pip learns that his benefactor is the convict he helped as a child, Abel Magwitch. This shocking revelation shatters his preconceived notions of gentility and social class.

London
11

Pip's Plan with Magwitch

After learning the truth, Pip devises a daring plan with Herbert to help Magwitch escape England. This plan unites the past with the present and sets up a thrilling chain of events that will ultimately lead to danger.

12

Confronting Miss Havisham

Pip confronts Miss Havisham about his expectations and the truth behind Estella's upbringing. Their exchange reveals the deep emotional scars Miss Havisham carries and the impact of her actions on Pip's life.

Satis House
13

Magwitch's Capture

As Pip attempts to help Magwitch escape, they are thwarted by the police. In a desperate confrontation, Magwitch bravely stands against his old enemy Compeyson, resulting in a violent struggle in the muddy waters.

River
14

Pip's Illness and Recovery

After Magwitch's capture, Pip falls ill due to stress and guilt. In a moment of redemption, Joe cares for him, symbolizing the bonds of loyalty and friendship that transcend social class.

15

Meeting Estella Again

Years later, Pip returns to England and finds Estella, now widowed and changed by her experiences. Their meeting signals growth and healing, as they walk away from the ruins with a sense of hope for the future.

Satis House

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