Smashed

Smashed

Year: 2012

Runtime: 81 min

Language: English

Director: James Ponsoldt

DramaComedy

As a Los Angeles schoolteacher's hard-partying lifestyle begins to fall apart, she's forced to face the painful reality of her alcoholism. Reaching a breaking point, Kate finds herself isolated and struggling to survive. Determined to find a path to recovery, she connects with a mentor, her vice principal, and together they begin a difficult and challenging journey towards sobriety and rebuilding her life.

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1

Rough Start to the Day

Kate Hannah starts her day on a tumultuous note when she vomits in front of her class. This embarrassing moment is compounded when a curious student mistakenly assumes she is pregnant, leading her to impulsively claim that she is.

Elementary School Classroom
2

The Pregnancy Lie

As the principal, Mrs. Barnes, probes into the matter, Kate feels pressured to maintain her lie about being pregnant. Her substitute teacher, Dave, becomes concerned when he sees her drinking in her car and warns her about the implications of her deceit on her imaginary baby.

Principal's Office
3

After-Hours Confession

Later, Kate confides in Dave that she isn't pregnant and was instead hungover. With a promise to keep her secret, Dave shows understanding, marking a moment of connection amid her turmoil.

School Parking Lot
4

Party Night

Kate attends a party with her husband Charlie and his brother Owen, where her heavy drinking leads her to experiment with crack for the first time. This reckless choice results in her and a stranger passing out on the street, highlighting her growing addiction.

Charlie's Brother's Party
5

A Disorienting Awakening

Kate wakes up alone on the street, disoriented, and manages to find her way home. Despite their chaotic night, she and Charlie go out for drinks at a club, where she reveals her desire to get sober, only to face Charlie's dismissive attitude.

Street / Club
6

Alcohol-Infused Adventures

Their night of drinking includes cycling and playing croquet, culminating in a moment of intimacy before Charlie becomes exhausted. Kate's struggle with her desire for alcohol intensifies as she attempts to buy wine late at night.

Club
7

The Breaking Point

Frustrated by the locked restroom at home, Kate urinates on the floor in a moment of desperation. In her heightened state, she steals a bottle of wine, leading to yet another instance of her spiraling out of control.

Her Home
8

Facing Reality at AA

At work, Dave invites Kate to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting as a recovering alcoholic himself. Here, she finds camaraderie and inspiration, particularly in her connection with Jenny, who becomes her sponsor.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
9

Confronting the Past

During an intimate talk with Charlie, Kate expresses her frustrations about their relationship and her longing to reconnect with her estranged mother, Rochelle. They take a trip to Lake Arrowhead, where they discuss the struggles of sobriety.

Lake Arrowhead
10

Unexpected Baby Shower

Kate’s co-workers host a surprise baby shower, causing unexpected feelings to surface. The event escalates when Dave apologizes but ends up at odds with Kate, further complicating her already fragile emotional state.

Workplace
11

Owen’s Birthday Surprise

At Owen's birthday party, Kate is enraged to learn that Charlie blabbed about her past drug use. This revelation exacerbates Kate’s struggles with her sobriety and her communication issues with Charlie.

Owen's Birthday Party
12

The Decision to Confess

Feeling the weight of her lies, Kate decides to confess her deception to the principal, which ultimately results in her termination from school. This decision marks a critical turning point in her battle with addiction and responsibility.

School
13

Spiraling Downward

After losing her job, Kate relapses and argues with Charlie, blaming him for not being supportive. The fight illustrates the depth of their issues and Kate’s vulnerability as she grapples with her demons.

Home
14

A Year of Sobriety

At an AA meeting, Kate delivers a moving speech celebrating her year of sobriety, reflecting on her emotional journey. Meanwhile, Charlie finds himself grappling with his feelings for her, leading to moments of introspection.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
15

A Hopeful Reunion

Kate and Charlie reconnect during a heartfelt call, discussing an incident from the past. As they talk, Charlie expresses his feelings for Kate, suggesting they could move back in together, but Kate insists he must seek sobriety for himself first, leaving their future uncertain.

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