Hello, My Name Is

Doris Miller is a shy and eccentric woman living alone after her mother's death. She has dedicated her life to caring for her mother, which has made her reclusive and unfamiliar with recent social trends. Her days revolve around her work, her close friend Roz, and her granddaughter Vivian.

On her way to work in Manhattan, Doris encounters John, a young and charismatic co-worker. She becomes immediately infatuated with him, feeling a spark of excitement and hope for a romantic connection. This mark the beginning of her desire to pursue a relationship with him.

Inspired by self-improvement tapes, Doris decides to take action to attract John's attention. She begins to make intentional efforts, fantasizing about having a passionate romance and creating scenarios to get closer to him. Her newfound confidence is a significant shift from her usual reserved demeanor.

With Vivian’s help, Doris creates a fake social media profile and finds out that John loves an electro-pop band planning a concert nearby. She buys a CD from the band to connect with his interests, hoping to impress him at the upcoming concert.

Doris attends the band’s concert and meets John backstage. They spend a fun evening meeting young artists, and Doris begins to feel like she is part of a new social world. This experience boosts her confidence and deepens her feelings for him.

During their time together, John shares that he recently broke up with his girlfriend, Brooklyn, over text. Doris confesses her own past engagement, which she ended to care for her mother. John gives her a friendly kiss goodnight, reinforcing her romantic fantasies.

Doris finds out that John is now involved with Brooklyn, who saw her online comment and suspected infidelity. Doris is devastated by this revelation, feeling rejected and heartbroken about her unrequited love.

Brooklyn confronts John about the comment, leading to a fight and their breakup. John explains that the comment was made by Doris as a joke, which complicates Doris's feelings and her understanding of her own actions. Her emotional turmoil deepens.

John invites Doris to a Thanksgiving gathering with friends. During the party, Doris inappropriately tries to pursue John, confessing her feelings and admitting she posted the comment. John reacts angrily, revealing that he wanted to set her up with his younger uncle, which leaves Doris feeling hurt and embarrassed.

After the uncomfortable incident, Doris leaves the party feeling rejected. She seeks comfort from Roz and begins to confront her feelings of loneliness and longing. Doris decides to take steps towards decluttering her life and making changes.

Doris successfully declutters her house with her therapist’s help, symbolizing her attempt to move on and embrace change. She also quits her job, indicating her desire for new beginnings and personal growth.

Doris says farewell to John before leaving town, reflecting on her unfulfilled love and her decision to move forward with her life. She fantasizes about a romantic moment with him but ultimately departs alone.

As Doris enters the elevator to leave her past behind, John calls her name and runs after her, hinting at unresolved feelings or a potential future. She smiles, holding onto the possibility of new beginnings, even in solitude.