Lucy

Lucy

Year: 2014

Runtime: 89 min

Language: Spanish

Director: Luc Besson

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A lonely man becomes fixated on his mysterious neighbor and begins to construct an elaborate fantasy life centered around her. He uses hidden cameras and imaginary dialogues to create a false sense of connection, blurring the boundaries between his perception and reality as he descends into a world of deception and delusion.

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1

Lucy starts her life in Taipei

Lucy, a 25-year-old American, moves to Taipei, Taiwan to pursue her studies. Her life seems normal and filled with future possibilities until a series of events plunges her into a dangerous world of crime.

Taipei, Taiwan
2

Deception by her boyfriend

Lucy's life takes a dark turn when her new boyfriend deceives her into becoming a drug mule. Unbeknownst to her, she is about to become embroiled in the dangerous underbelly of the city.

Taipei, Taiwan
3

Lucy witnesses murder

While fulfilling her role as a drug mule, Lucy's world crumbles when she witnesses the brutal murder of her boyfriend. This shocking event catalyzes a series of violent encounters with the Korean mob.

Taipei, Taiwan
4

Captured by Jang's men

Lucy is captured by the henchmen of Mr. Jang, the ruthless drug lord. In a grotesque act, a bag containing the drug CPH4 is forcibly implanted into her abdomen alongside other unsuspecting mules.

5

The drug bag ruptures

A moment of violence leads to the bag of CPH4 inside Lucy rupturing. This unexpected event triggers an extraordinary transformation, causing her to gain powerful mental and physical capabilities.

6

Lucy escapes captivity

Empowered by the drug, Lucy begins to unleash her new abilities, brutally dispatching her captors. Her escape marks a pivotal moment, signifying her transition from victim to a formidable force.

7

Surgery at Tri-Service General Hospital

Lucy seeks medical assistance at the Tri-Service General Hospital to have the drug bag removed. The surgery proves successful, but she learns about the significant dangers that CPH4 presents.

Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
8

Confrontation with Mr. Jang

Now filled with advanced abilities, Lucy confronts Mr. Jang, effortlessly taking out his bodyguards. Utilizing her telepathic powers, she extracts information about the remaining mules from Jang himself.

9

Researching her transformation

In her apartment, Lucy dives into research regarding her radical transformation. She connects with Professor Samuel Norman, who provides insights into her cognitive evolution and the mysteries of life.

10

Journey to Paris

As she realizes her health is deteriorating, Lucy flees to Paris while evading the Taiwanese police. There, she partners with Captain Pierre Del Rio to recover the remaining bags of CPH4.

Paris, France
11

A narrow escape during a flight

During a tense flight, Lucy faces a critical moment when a sip of champagne threatens her cellular stability. To survive, she must consume more CPH4, illustrating the dire stakes of her newfound powers.

In the air
12

Retrieving the remaining drugs

With Captain Del Rio's help, Lucy brazenly retrieves the remaining drugs. This successful retrieval aligns her closer with her ultimate goal of understanding her capabilities and existence.

13

The extraordinary transformation

Back at Professor Norman's lab, Lucy decides to absorb the remaining CPH4 through an intravenous injection. This leads to her body transforming into a dark substance, creating a supercomputer that signifies her immense knowledge.

Professor Norman's lab
14

Transcendence into the past

In a breathtaking moment, Lucy transcends time and encounters humanity's earliest ancestor. This profound experience reaffirms her newly acquired understanding of life and the universe.

15

Ultimate confrontation and disappearance

As Mr. Jang approaches with lethal intentions, Lucy reaches her mental peak and vanishes into the space-time continuum, leaving a chilling legacy behind. Her transformation symbolizes her ultimate transcendence, and all that remains is the supercomputer she created.

16

Aftermath and legacy

In the aftermath, Captain Del Rio confronts Jang, fatally shooting him. He is left questioning Lucy's fate, only to receive a mysterious text stating, 'I AM EVERYWHERE,' solidifying her omnipresence and impactful legacy.

17

Lucy's final message

In a profound closing moment, Lucy’s voice echoes, imparting wisdom through time about life's purpose. Her words, 'Life was given to us a billion years ago. Now you know what to do with it,' echo as a reminder of her legacy beyond existence.

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