Spring Breakers

Spring Breakers

Year: 2013

Runtime: 94 min

Language: English

Director: Harmony Korine

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Seeking sun and freedom, four college students—Candy, Faith, Brit, and Cotty—rob a diner to finance their Florida spring break. Their carefree partying takes a dark turn when they encounter Alien, a charismatic drug dealer and rapper who bails them out of jail. As the girls descend into a world of crime and excess, three of them become entangled with Alien, leading to dangerous consequences and a loss of innocence.

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1

Campus Life

Faith, Brit, Candy, and Cotty are seen at their deserted college campus, yearning for the fun that their classmates are experiencing in Florida for spring break. Feeling isolated and left out, the girls decide to take drastic measures to join the festivities.

College Campus
2

The Robbery

In a desperate bid to fund their getaway, Brit, Candy, and Cotty plan a robbery at a local fast-food restaurant. Armed with a hammer and a toy gun, they successfully rob the place, making off with hundreds of dollars before burning their getaway car to cover their tracks.

Fast-Food Restaurant
3

Arrival in Florida

The girls arrive in Florida, diving headfirst into the wild and chaotic culture of spring break. Faith feels a deep connection to this lifestyle, believing it reveals her true self amid the chaos and euphoria.

Florida
4

Partying Hard

As they indulge in excessive drinking, drug use, and beach parties, the girls quickly get swept up in the wildness of spring break. Days blend together in a haze of alcoholic drinks and flirtations, while Faith begins to feel uneasy about their criminal past.

Beach and Parties
5

Meeting Alien

At a vibrant beachside concert, the group is introduced to Alien, a flamboyant drug dealer and rapper. His wild persona captivates the girls, especially as he brags about his lifestyle and experiences.

Beachside Concert
6

Jail Time

After a night of reckless partying, the girls find themselves behind bars, resulting from their chaotic behavior. They appear in court the next day, where a judge offers them a choice: pay a fine or spend additional nights in jail.

County Jail
7

Bail Out

Just as the girls worry about their situation, Alien appears and posts bail for them. This act of intervention marks the beginning of their deeper involvement with Alien and his dangerous world.

Outside Court
8

Faith's Departure

While Brit, Candy, and Cotty are drawn deeper into Alien's world, Faith grows uneasy with the escalating violence and drug use. Eventually, feeling overwhelmed by the environment, she decides to return home, leaving her friends behind.

Florida
9

Embracing the Chaos

Brit, Candy, and Cotty fully embrace Alien's lavish and dangerous lifestyle, becoming entangled in a series of violent armed robberies. Their escapades escalate in intensity and danger as they become bolder in their actions.

Various Spring Break Parties
10

Confrontation with Big Arch

The girls meet Big Arch, a threatening drug lord who feels increasingly challenged by Alien's rising fame and activities. This encounter sets off a chain of violent events as they inadvertently become part of the drug trade's darker side.

Big Arch's Territory
11

Cotty's Injury

As conflicts escalate, Cotty is shot in an attack orchestrated by Big Arch's men, forcing her to retreat. This incident highlights the increasingly dangerous nature of their new lives and pushes them further into chaos.

Nearby Streets
12

Intimacy with Alien

After Cotty's injury, Brit and Candy get intimately involved with Alien, leading to a chaotic and frenzied night. The trio's bond deepens, yet the dangers around them continue to rise.

Alien's Pool
13

The Ultimate Heist

With newfound audacity, Brit and Candy commandeer Alien's boat to confront Big Arch. Their journey culminates in a violent confrontation where they take revenge against those who have threatened them.

Big Arch's Mansion
14

A Shocking End

In a dramatic climax, Alien is shot, and Brit and Candy retaliate by killing the guards and confronting Big Arch, ultimately killing him. As dawn breaks, they enact their escape from the madness they've created, leaving a trail of chaos behind.

Big Arch's Mansion
15

Driving Away

The final scene shows Brit and Candy driving away in Big Arch's luxurious car, exchanging kisses over Alien's lifeless body. They leave the chaos of Florida behind, symbolizing both their liberation and the darkness they've embraced.

Florida

Last Updated: November 04, 2024 at 00:02

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