Greta

Greta

Year: 2019

Runtime: 98 min

Language: Portuguese

Director: Neil Jordan

DramaMysteryThrillerHorror

In New York City, Frances develops a friendship with Greta, an alluring French piano teacher. As their connection grows, Frances begins to suspect that the charming facade hides a troubled past and unsettling secrets. What starts as an unexpected bond soon unravels into a dangerous game of cat and mouse, revealing a disturbing history and threatening Frances’s safety.

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1

Frances discovers the handbag

While commuting on the subway in New York City, Frances McCullen stumbles upon an abandoned handbag. Intrigued by the mystery it presents, she decides to take the handbag with the intention of locating its owner.

New York City
2

Journey to return the handbag

Frances takes it upon herself to find the handbag's owner, leading her to the address listed inside. However, upon arrival, she finds the place eerily vacant, adding to the mystery and her curiosity about the owner, Greta Hideg.

Greta's address
3

Friendship with Erica

Frances shares her life with her close friend Erica Penn in their cozy apartment. Their friendship and interactions become central as Erica becomes increasingly intrigued by the mysterious handbag and what lies within it.

Frances and Erica's apartment
4

Frances recalls her mother

During a movie screening, Frances is suddenly reminded of her deceased mother, evoking feelings of longing and loss. This experience highlights her emotional struggles and the isolation she feels in her current relationships.

Movie theater
5

Meeting with Greta

After returning to Greta's home and finding it vacant, Frances unexpectedly meets the enigmatic Greta. They share a cup of coffee, during which Greta opens up about her lost husband and hints at the mysterious fate of her daughter Nicola.

Greta's home
6

Frances suggests a dog

In a bid to alleviate Greta's loneliness, Frances proposes that she get a dog. Although Greta initially declines, she later reaches out to Frances for assistance in acquiring a dog named Morten, forming a deeper bond.

7

Erica's growing concern

As Frances develops a friendship with Greta, Erica's intuition raises red flags regarding their interactions. She becomes increasingly wary, suspecting that Frances may be trying to fill a void left by her mother.

Frances and Erica's apartment
8

Disturbing discoveries

Frances makes a chilling discovery when she finds numerous identical handbags in Greta's cabinets. Each bag contains familiar notes and phone numbers, including her own, raising alarms about Greta's intentions.

Greta's home
9

Greta's obsession escalates

Despite declaring her intention to cut ties with Greta, Frances finds her growing obsession hard to shake off. Greta’s stalking behavior intensifies, leading Frances to seek help from the police, who are unresponsive.

10

Frances and Erica file a restraining order

In a desperate attempt to protect themselves, Frances and Erica file a restraining order against Greta. They realize the situation has escalated to a point where legal action is necessary to safeguard their well-being.

Court
11

Unraveling Greta's story

As Frances investigates Greta’s background for leverage, she uncovers a letter that suggests a huge discrepancy in Greta’s story. It reveals that Greta's daughter, Nicola, has been deceased for four years, exposing her manipulative lies.

Greta's home
12

Confrontation at Frances's workplace

Greta's invasive behavior culminates in a chaotic confrontation at Frances's workplace, where her emotional torment becomes unbearable. Even after police involvement, Greta continues her relentless pursuit.

Frances's workplace
13

Frances's vulnerable moment

Feeling lost and vulnerable, Frances temporarily moves in with her father, hoping to find solace. However, during a face-to-face encounter, Greta attempts to manipulate Frances with a deceptive hug, further blurring the lines of safety.

Frances's father's home
14

The drugged drink incident

In a sinister turn of events, Frances unknowingly consumes a drugged drink provided by Greta. This puts her in a precarious situation, leading her to a state of confusion and eventually prison-like captivity within a toy chest.

Greta's home
15

Frances fights back

In a moment of primal instinct fueled by desperation, Frances manages to fight back against Greta. In a fierce struggle for her freedom, she severs Greta's pinky with a rolling pin, igniting a chaotic confrontation that paves the way for her escape.

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