Shame

Brandon, a thirty-something businessman, navigates life in the bustling city of New York. Despite his professional success, he is haunted by a severe sexual addiction that he keeps hidden from those around him.

While commuting on the subway, Brandon flirts with a young woman whose beauty captivates him. However, he quickly realizes she is not only married but also engaged, and she disappears into the crowd, leaving him intrigued yet frustrated.

After work, Brandon joins his boss David at a club where they meet three women. In a twist of fate, Brandon ends up sharing a bed with a woman David was also pursuing, showcasing his unpredictable lifestyle.

Returning home, Brandon's night takes a turn when he mistakes his sister Sissy for an intruder. Their complicated relationship begins to unfold, with Sissy asking to stay with him after fleeing her struggles in Los Angeles.

Brandon and David attend a jazz club to watch Sissy perform 'New York, New York'. The performance showcases Sissy's talent, but it also brings unforeseen complications when she and David share an intimate moment later.

After the performance, Brandon steps out to check his mail and is shocked to overhear Sissy and David in a compromising situation in his bedroom. This revelation sends him spiraling out into the city, trapped in his turmoil.

Feeling alone and overwhelmed, Sissy crawls into bed with Brandon seeking comfort. However, his rage flares up, and he demands she sleeps on the couch, revealing the strain in their relationship.

Brandon tries to connect with co-worker Marianne by inviting her to dinner. The meal is filled with awkward moments, but he fails to make a romantic move, leaving him feeling lonelier than before.

Sissy accidentally discovers Brandon's explicit content on his laptop, leading to a heated argument about privacy. This confrontation forces Brandon to confront his addiction, prompting him to clean his apartment.

At an upscale hotel room with Marianne, Brandon is unable to engage in intimacy due to his unresolved issues, leading to feelings of humiliation. This highlights his internal struggles and inability to connect with others.

Desperate for connection, Brandon attempts to seduce another woman at a bar. However, he is brutally beaten by her boyfriend, showcasing the bleak reality of his addiction and his search for solace.

Dejected from rejection, Brandon turns to a gay bar for anonymous encounters. Despite these attempts to find relief, he remains trapped in a cycle of loneliness and despair.

Brandon receives a chilling voicemail from Sissy, prompting him to rush home amid a chaotic scene on the subway. He arrives to find Sissy critically injured after a suicide attempt, shattering his world.

Following her attempt, Sissy ends up hospitalized, and Brandon visits her feeling completely broken. As he leaves her side, he collapses in the rain, overwhelmed by the weight of their shared trauma.

In a haunting conclusion, Brandon finds himself back on the subway, his routine unchanged. He sees the same woman from earlier, leaving the audience to ponder whether he will pursue her or confront his addiction.