The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

In the summer of 2005, Daisy Fuller finds herself in a hospital, grappling with her declining vitality. Her daughter, Caroline, visits her, initiating a powerful narrative that will shape their connection through the stories of time.

Caroline begins recounting the tale of Mr. Gateau, a blind clockmaker who created a remarkable timepiece for a train station in 1918. This clock symbolizes loss from the Great War and reflects Mr. Gateau's personal heartache.

On November 11, 1918, Benjamin Button is born with the physical appearance of an old man. Soon after, he is abandoned by his father at a nursing home's door after his mother's tragic death.

Discovered by caretaker Queenie and the kitchen staff at the nursing home, Benjamin is taken in and raised as their own. He grows up surrounded by the elderly, which forms the backdrop for his unusual transition through life.

Thanksgiving Day in 1930 marks a significant event when a young Benjamin meets Daisy Fuller, a spirited girl visiting her grandmother. Their meeting ignites a connection that will resonate throughout their lives.

With a newly acquired job aboard the tugboat Chelsea, Benjamin sets off for adventures with Captain Mike Clark. This marks the beginning of his journey across the seas while reflecting on the mysteries surrounding his father.

In Autumn 1936, Benjamin travels the world and sends postcards to Daisy, who is flourishing in New York City. He crosses paths with Elizabeth Abbott, whose marriage becomes a heart-wrenching affair for him.

By December 1941, Benjamin and his crew are called into action during World War II. A suspenseful encounter ensues with a German U-boat, leading to a devastating attack that claims many lives.

In May 1945, Benjamin returns to New Orleans, where he reunites with Queenie and meets an adult Daisy. Despite the emotional connection, the timing is off as Daisy continues to chase her ambitions.

In 1947, Benjamin unexpectedly visits Daisy only to realize she is with someone else. He opts to leave, feeling the pain of the unfulfilled relationship.

A decade later, Daisy's dancing career is interrupted by a horrific car accident in Paris, resulting in severe injuries. This turmoil brings Benjamin back into her life, but their relationship faces fresh challenges.

As years go by, Daisy returns to New Orleans, and her relationship with Benjamin revitalizes now that they are at similar life stages. Their love blossoms as they cope with the past and look toward the future.

In 1967, Daisy announces her pregnancy, and in the spring of 1968, she gives birth to their daughter, Caroline. Their family begins to take shape even as Benjamin faces the complexities of aging backward.

As Benjamin ages in reverse, he feels the weight of his impending fatherhood worries. He takes decisive action to secure Daisy and Caroline's future by liquidating his assets before embarking on a solitary journey.

By 2005, Daisy realizes Benjamin is her father and confronts her mortality. After enduring years of loss and memory, Benjamin passes away in her arms, leaving behind a legacy that intertwines his extraordinary life with time itself.