The Adjustment Bureau

Congressman David Norris is on a journey to secure a position in the United States Senate. However, his campaign faces a major setback when an embarrassing photograph from his college days surfaces, threatening his credibility.

In a moment of solitude, David practices his concession speech in a hotel bathroom and unexpectedly meets a mysterious woman hiding in a stall. Their brief encounter culminates in a passionate kiss, leaving David inspired to embrace authenticity.

Motivated by the mysterious woman, David abandons his scripted concession speech. Instead, he speaks candidly, which resonates with voters and positions him as a frontrunner for the upcoming Senate election.

While navigating his political career, David notices a shadowy figure receiving instructions to sabotage him. When he learns about the Adjustment Bureau, he realizes they are manipulating his life and his destiny.

David encounters Elise, the enigmatic woman from the bathroom, during his commute. They exchange phone numbers, igniting a spark that David yearns to explore despite warnings from the Bureau.

As David's feelings for Elise deepen, the Adjustment Bureau intervenes, manipulating their lives to keep them apart. This leads David to defy their control and pursue his connection with her relentlessly.

At a heartfelt party, David shares his ambitions and motivations regarding his political career with Elise. Their bond strengthens during this intimate moment, leading to an emotional night together.

As their relationship grows, the Bureau sends Thompson to intervene, resulting in a tense confrontation. David asserts his desire to control his own destiny, emphasizing the right to choose his path.

Facing a painful choice, David abandons Elise at the hospital after Thompson injures her. This moment of despair reflects David's struggle between his dreams and the potentially devastating effects on Elise's life.

Eleven months later, David learns of Elise's upcoming wedding, which fills him with anguish over his past decisions. After a heartfelt call from his Bureau caseworker, Harry, David is re-energized to fight for Elise.

Desperate to stop Elise's wedding, David confronts her in a courthouse bathroom. Despite her anger and shock at his reappearance, he reveals the truth about the Bureau, reigniting their connection.

David and Elise embark on a frantic chase to Liberty Island, aiming to confront the Chairman about their fate. This moment symbolizes their defiance against the forces trying to tear them apart.

United in their resolve, David and Elise break into the Bureau's headquarters. They are pursued by agents but remain determined to reclaim control over their lives and future together.

On the rooftop of the Bureau HQ, David and Elise profess their love, bracing for the consequences. To their astonishment, the Chairman rewrites their story, allowing them to be together at last.