Poms (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Martha moves to Sun Springs

   Martha, a woman dying of cancer, relocates from New York to a retirement community called Sun Springs in Georgia. She arrives and is greeted with a tour by Vicki, who explains the community's club system. This move sets the stage for her to reinvent herself and connect with neighbors.

   When

   On arrival at Sun Springs

   Where

   Sun Springs, Georgia

2. 2

   Night disturbance leads to a new connection

   Martha meets her next door neighbor Sheryl, who becomes intrigued by her. One night, loud noise from Sheryl's house prompts Martha to call the community security chief Carl to quiet the party. Sheryl and her friends sneak into Martha's house to hide, and she convinces Martha to let them stay, while Martha remains wary of their friendship.

   When

   Night after arrival

   Where

   Martha's home, Sun Springs

3. 3

   Martha considers a funeral fireworks plan

   Martha watches a TV program about fireworks for funerals and becomes fixated on using fireworks at her own send-off. The idea reflects her defiant wish to choose how she is remembered. It foreshadows the emotional weight of her later decisions.

   When

   Days after moving

   Where

   Martha's home

4. 4

   Martha befriends Sheryl and plans a cheer club

   Martha accepts Sheryl as a friend and learns that Martha was a cheerleader in her youth. Sheryl suggests that Martha try to be a cheerleader again, and helps start a Sun Springs cheer club. The plan takes root when Martha visits a high school where she works as a substitute teacher to recruit participants.

   When

   Shortly after

   Where

   High school where Martha works as substitute teacher

5. 5

   Club forms and initial recruits join

   Martha persuades Vicki to allow the new club and to recruit the minimum eight members. A tryout is held and six women join: Olive, Alice, Ruby, Evelyn, Phyllis, and Helen. The club begins to form despite the constraints of age and health.

   When

   Shortly after

   Where

   Sun Springs

6. 6

   Ben the DJ joins and training begins

   Martha hires Sheryl's teenage grandson Ben to be the group's DJ, helping to modernize their routine. Rehearsals begin, but the team quickly faces challenges due to their age and physical conditions. They press on, determined to prove themselves.

   When

   After tryouts

   Where

   Sun Springs

7. 7

   Pep rally opportunity at the high school

   Vicki suggests they relocate rehearsals and secure a spot at a high school pep rally. Sheryl arranges the venue and invites the group to perform where younger cheer squads crowd the gym. The shift creates pressure but also momentum.

   When

   During early practices

   Where

   High School gym

8. 8

   Pep rally teases and a viral setback

   In the locker room, the group is teased by younger cheerleaders, especially Chloe, a Sheryl's student. At the pep rally, the seniors' performance is shaky, and Helen injures her ankle. Afterward Ben reveals a video of their appearance has gone viral, inviting scrutiny from the community.

   When

   Pep rally day

   Where

   High School

9. 9

   The club disbands after the viral video

   The viral video, combined with Helen's injury and Tom's looming lawsuit threat, prompts Vicki and the community to vote unanimously to disband the club. The group parts ways and returns to their routine lives. The setback tests their resolve.

   When

   After the pep rally

   Where

   Sun Springs community

10. 10

    Chloe apologizes and the squad reassembles

    Martha and Sheryl confront Chloe over posting the video, but Chloe apologizes. They forgive her and decide to reassemble the squad, with Chloe agreeing to serve as choreographer and coach. The new plan emphasizes teamwork and perseverance.

    When

    Shortly after disband

    Where

    Chloe's house

11. 11

    Reassembly under Chloe's coaching; Martha's illness progresses

    The group begins rehearsals again under Chloe's coaching and shows rapid improvement. Martha's cancer continues to progress behind the scenes, a secret she keeps from her teammates. The renewed determination strengthens their bond.

    When

    During the reassembly

    Where

    Sun Springs

12. 12

    Martha collapses and heads to the hospital

    After leaving a group party, Martha collapses and is rushed to the hospital. In the hospital, she tells Sheryl she won't attend the upcoming competition, fearing death. Sheryl encourages her to press on with the team.

    When

    Immediately after collapse

    Where

    Hospital

13. 13

    The rescue toward the competition

    Martha and the group rescue Helen from Tom by springing her from her bedroom and escaping pursuers. They make their way to the competition with help from sympathetic allies, including Chief Carl. The suspense builds as they fight to compete.

    When

    Before competition

    Where

    Sun Springs to competition route

14. 14

    The competition, victory, and Martha's death

    The group performs to acclaim at the competition, drawing crowds and winning over the audience and other teams. A fireworks finale follows, signaling Martha's death and funeral. The moment ties the group's triumph to her legacy.

    When

    Competition day and after

    Where

    Competition venue

15. 15

    A year later: new squad and a memorial competition

    One year after Martha's death, the group has added new members and prepares for another cheerleading competition as a charity event in her memory. They continue the tradition and honor Martha's legacy through dance. End credits show others performing similar dances.

    When

    One year later

    Where

    Sun Springs