Personal Shopper

Personal Shopper

Year: 2017

Runtime: 105 min

Language: English

Director: Olivier Assayas

DramaMysteryThriller

In the City of Light, a grieving American woman pours her heart and soul into her work as a personal stylist to a reclusive celebrity. But as she navigates the mysteries of their closeted life, she's haunted by cryptic whispers from beyond the grave - echoes of a long-lost twin brother, and an unknown presence that threatens to upend her fragile existence.

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Timeline – Personal Shopper (2017)
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1

Maureen's Grief

Maureen Cartwright, a personal shopper in Paris, is grappling with the recent death of her twin brother, Lewis. Driven by a strong desire to connect with him from the afterlife, she hopes for a sign to honor their pact.

Paris
2

A Visit to Lewis's House

Determined to receive a communication, Maureen spends the night at Lewis's house. During her stay, she experiences a fleeting sense of a spirit's presence, adding to her emotional turmoil.

Lewis's House
3

Meeting Lara

Lewis's girlfriend, Lara, joins Maureen as they plan to show Lewis's home to prospective buyers. During their visit, a discussion about the artist Hilma af Klint reveals connections between creativity and spirituality, resonating with Maureen's own experiences.

4

Call from Gary

Maureen has a video call with her boyfriend, Gary, who is working in Oman. He invites her to visit, but Maureen hesitates and ultimately declines, feeling tied to her grief and connection with Lewis.

Oman (virtual)
5

Troubling News from Kyra

At Kyra's apartment, Maureen meets Ingo, Kyra's lover, who reveals that Kyra plans to end their relationship out of fear. This revelation leaves Maureen feeling anxious about the complications unfolding around her.

Kyra's Apartment
6

Disturbing Occurrences

Returning to Lewis's house, Maureen is unsettled by mysterious occurrences, including faucets turning on without explanation. She finds her drawings defaced, leading her to believe she may be haunted by a sinister presence.

Lewis's House
7

Cryptic Messages Begin

Maureen starts receiving strange messages from an unknown person. Initially believing it to be Lewis, the messages urge her to explore her desires, pushing her into a confusing mix of reality and the supernatural.

8

Dressing in Kyra's Clothes

In an intimate moment, Maureen dons Kyra's clothing while lying in her bed, surrendering to the emotions and connections that surge within her. This act seems to amplify the haunting experiences she has been enduring.

Kyra's Apartment
9

The Hotel Key

A mysterious hotel room key arrives at Maureen's place. Curious and clad in Kyra's latest outfit, she visits the room only to find it empty, and learns the reservation was made under her name, deepening the mystery.

Hotel
10

Discovery of Kyra's Body

After leaving some of Kyra's jewelry at her apartment, Maureen opens Kyra's bedroom door only to find her lifeless body in the bathroom. This traumatic discovery sends her fleeing to the police station to report the incident.

Kyra's Apartment
11

Questioned by the Police

At the police station, Maureen is questioned about her relationship with Kyra. She clears herself of suspicion and is later released, but hears from the mysterious texter about the need to communicate her discoveries.

Police Station
12

Revealing Jewelry

Upon returning home, Maureen finds Kyra's jewelry inexplicably scattered around her apartment, even after telling the police about leaving it behind. The tense situation escalates as the mysterious texter persists in reaching out.

Maureen's Apartment
13

Ingo's Shocking Confession

Returning to the hotel, Maureen notices unsettling phenomena like moving doors and shadowy figures. In a shocking twist, she sees Ingo leaving the hotel and being arrested for Kyra's murder, connecting him to the chaotic web surrounding her.

Hotel
14

Ghostly Encounter in the Garden

While meeting Lara in a café before her trip to Oman, Maureen crosses paths with Erwin, Lara's new boyfriend who knew Lewis. Alone in the garden afterward, she's startled by a ghostly apparition in the kitchen, hinting at ongoing supernatural connections.

Café
15

A Journey to Oman

Traveling to Oman, Maureen joins Gary at his mountain retreat, yet the mysterious events persist. One alarming moment occurs when a glass seems suspended in the air before shattering, compelling her to confront the unknown forces she feels connected to.

Oman

Last Updated: November 16, 2024 at 11:39

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