Promising Young Woman

The film begins in a lively nightclub where friends Jerry, Paul, and Jim are enjoying their night. They notice a young woman, Cassandra 'Cassie' Thomas, who appears overly intoxicated, prompting Jerry to take a compassionate approach to help her.

As Jerry brings Cassie to his apartment under the guise of caring for her, things take a perilous turn. Cassie's act of feigned drunkenness is revealed when she boldly confronts Jerry, leaving him shocked and speechless as he realizes her clarity.

The next day, Cassie walks home adorned with red stains on her clothes, which she amusingly explains are jelly from her doughnut, misleadingly triggering a darker interpretation. She faces catcalls from construction workers, which she dismisses to show her indifference.

It is revealed that Cassie lives with her parents, Stanley and Susan, who wish for her to achieve independence. She struggles in a mundane job as a waitress where her apathy towards customers becomes evident.

Cassie unexpectedly meets her former medical school peer Ryan Cooper at the coffee shop. Their encounter turns hostile when Cassie spits in his coffee after rebuffing his advances, yet Ryan persists and asks her out.

Later, Cassie meets Neil, a man with questionable intentions who tries to draw her into his world of drugs. When she asserts her desire to leave, Neil is left shocked and Cassie walks away, asserting her commitment to sobriety.

As Cassie's birthday approaches, her parents present her with a pink briefcase symbolizing their hopes for her to become more independent. Instead of feeling joy, Cassie interprets this gift as a sign of their disappointment in her current life.

During a date with Ryan, the mention of a wedding for their former acquaintance Al Monroe disturbs Cassie deeply. It reignites memories of the horrific assault on her best friend Nina, whose case was dismissed, leading to tragic outcomes.

Determined to understand more about Al's actions, Cassie meets Madison to discuss the past. During their conversation over drinks, Madison diminishes the seriousness of Nina's situation, increasing Cassie's sense of betrayal, compelling her to leave.

In her quest for justice, Cassie tracks down Jordan Greene, the lawyer who failed to help Nina. In an emotionally charged meeting, he expresses regret, and Cassie forgives him, affirming her hunt for retribution is just beginning.

Cassie visits Nina's mother, Mrs. Fisher, culminating in an emotional conversation about moving forward. Their discussion reveals the pain of the past while underscoring the weight Cassie carries as she fights for justice.

On the night of the bachelor party, Cassie executes her plan to expose Al. Wearing a provocative costume, she ensnares him in a confrontation, unearthing the horrors of his actions toward Nina as Cassie seeks a reckoning.

In a shocking turn, Al resorts to violence during Cassie's confrontation. Despite her determination to reveal the truth, this encounter leads to a tragic ending, leaving Cassie's fate hanging in the balance.

As Cassie's disappearance becomes evident, her parents file a missing persons report. Friends and Ryan become increasingly anxious about her well-being as they begin to realize the gravity of the situation.

On the day of Al's wedding, Cassie's plan to unveil his past actions culminates in chaos. A video revealing his transgressions erupts at the ceremony, ensuring that Nina's story and Cassie's fight for justice will not be forgotten.