The Girl from Monday

The Girl from Monday

Year: 2005

Runtime: 84 min

Language: English

Director: Hal Hartley

ActionSci-FiComedy

In a futuristic world dominated by surveillance, a successful executive’s carefully constructed life is disrupted by the arrival of a mysterious and captivating alien. Their unexpected connection blossoms into a forbidden romance, threatening to unravel his powerful corporate empire. As their relationship deepens, they confront a society where privacy is nonexistent and the fight for freedom becomes increasingly vital.

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1

Arrival of Abracos

In a distant future United States, an extraterrestrial being named Abracos arrives on Earth. Taking on a human form, Abracos begins to interact with the human world, setting the stage for a narrative that intertwines alien and human experiences.

Distant Future
2

Jack's Voiced Reflections

Jack Bell, an advertising executive, shares his insights through a voiceover. He discusses how his innovative advertising strategies bolstered the 'triple M' corporation to unprecedented power, turning the populace into mere consumers driven by corporate interests.

3

Purchase at the Gun Boutique

Seeking a solution for his growing despair, Jack visits a gun boutique to purchase a pistol. This moment highlights his deepening struggles as he grapples with the oppressive nature of a consumer-driven society.

Gun Boutique
4

Contemplation of Suicide

In a moment of crisis, Jack contemplates ending his life while sitting in his car. The overwhelming pressure from his personal and professional life drives him to despair, painting a vivid picture of his emotional turmoil.

Car
5

Innovative Consumerism Through Sex

Jack proposes a controversial concept that equates sexual encounters with economic transactions, arguing that sexually active individuals are the most engaged consumers. This startling idea leads to innovations in insurance, linking personal worth directly to sexual desirability.

6

Failed Connection with Cecile

In an attempt to establish an alibi for a counter-revolutionary act, Jack reaches out to his co-worker Cecile. His failure to connect prompts an investigation into Cecile's unchanged insurance premium, contrasting with Jack's own rising rates.

7

Counter-Revolutionary Plans Unravel

The counter-revolutionaries plan a strike on the triple M headquarters, but their operation quickly unravels. The revelation of two casualties leads to a police manhunt, further escalating the tension between corporate powers and rebellious forces.

Triple M Headquarters
8

Cecile's Arrest

Cecile meets William, a young leader of the counter-revolution, who introduces her to a world where intimacy exists free from commercial constraints. However, she is soon arrested for engaging in non-economic sex, a practice outlawed by triple M.

9

Cecile's Punishment

As a punishment for her actions, Cecile is sentenced to two years of hard labor teaching high school. Her classes are bizarrely unconventional, involving students who are armed and medicated, illustrating the dystopian society they inhabit.

High School
10

Jack's Despair at the Beach

Jack retreats to the beach where his wife drowned, seeking solace in his memories. In a moment fueled by despair, he overdoses on pills and vodka, slipping into unconsciousness as he contemplates his life.

Beach
11

William's Mistaken Assumption

William discovers Jack unconscious and mistakenly believes he is dead. Seizing the opportunity, he takes Jack's pistol to aid the counter-revolution, unintentionally deepening the intertwining of their fates.

12

Meeting 'Nobody'

When Jack awakens, he meets a girl from the planet Monday, who refers to herself as 'Nobody.' They begin to form a bond as she seeks to retrieve a previous immigrant, revealing layers of interstellar connections and alien motives.

13

Adventures and Coincidences

Jack and Nobody embark on a series of adventures together, including a chaotic threesome and a police raid. These events highlight the dystopian absurdity of their world while exploring themes of intimacy and rebellion.

14

Nobody's Sacrifice for Cecile

In a desperate attempt to secure Cecile's release from prison, Nobody resorts to prostitution. This act underscores the lengths individuals will go to in a society that commodifies every aspect of human life.

15

Jack's Uncertain Fate

Ultimately, Nobody feels her mission has failed and decides to return home, leaving Jack alone. As she walks into the ocean, disappearing from view, Jack is left reflecting on the complexities of their existence in a bureaucratic world.

Ocean

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