Maps to the Stars

Agatha Weiss travels to Los Angeles to confront her painful childhood memories. She hopes to revisit the home once belonging to her brother, Benjie Weiss, who was a child star.

Agatha enlists the help of Jerome, a limousine driver, to take her to her childhood home. Their unexpected companionship begins a journey filled with emotional complexities, especially due to Agatha's scars from a past tragedy.

Benjie Weiss visits a young girl in the hospital suffering from non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This encounter, however, becomes haunting as he is left with the ghost of the girl after she tragically passes away.

Havana Segrand, an aging actress, struggles with her trauma linked to her mother, a star in the film industry. Simultaneously, her agent races against time to secure her a role in a remake of her mother's classic film, *Stolen Waters*.

Through her connection with Carrie Fisher, Havana is encouraged to hire Agatha as her personal assistant. This marks a significant turn in Agatha's life as she begins to weave herself into the complex tapestry of Hollywood.

During her visit to the film set, Agatha reveals to Benjie the dark truth of her past — that she unintentionally caused a fire that endangered his life. This revelation acts as a catalyst for further turmoil within the family.

Dr. Stafford Weiss confronts Agatha upon learning of her return to L.A. He employs financial coercion to compel her to leave, highlighting the dysfunctional and toxic dynamics of their family.

Struggling with sobriety, Benjie succumbs to the temptation of GHB, leading to a tragic incident where he accidentally injures a dog. This event further deteriorates his already fragile mental state.

In her quest for understanding, Agatha confronts their mother Cristina to learn about their family's shocking history. This dark revelation casts an ominous shadow over Agatha and Benjie’s relationship.

In a fit of rage, Agatha confronts Havana, who has enticed Jerome with her charm. The confrontation escalates, resulting in Agatha killing Havana in a moment of uncontained fury, drastically altering the course of their lives.

Amidst the chaos following Havana's death, Benjie seeks out Agatha. They share a poignant moment where Agatha shows him their mother's wedding ring, symbolizing a longing for connection in their broken family.

Stafford witnesses an unimaginable sight as Cristina is engulfed in flames. In a desperate act to end her suffering, he pushes her into the pool, a moment that leaves him forever altered.

In a symbolic gesture of their shared despair, Benjie and Agatha crudely replicate a wedding ceremony using their parents' rings. This act is a reflection of their turbulent bond and shared history.

In the final act of grief and hopelessness, Benjie and Agatha consume a dangerous amount of Agatha’s medication. This tragic culmination represents their desire to escape their suffering together, lying under the vast sky.