The Lobster

David arrives at a peculiar hotel after his wife leaves him for another man. The hotel manager immediately informs him of the strict rule that singles have just 45 days to find a partner or they will be transformed into an animal of their choice.

At the hotel, David meets other guests, including Robert and John, who share peculiar traits. They discuss the absurdities of their situation, where superficial physical similarities become the basis for compatibility in this bizarre environment.

David learns about the ridiculous rules of the hotel, such as the prohibition on masturbation and the requirement for guests to receive sexual stimulation from the maids. He is forced to attend mandatory dances that promote the benefits of being in a couple.

Guests at the hotel are encouraged to hunt down 'loners,' individuals who live in the forest and refuse relationships. Capturing a loner grants them an extra day in their quest to find a partner, demonstrating the lengths they will go to avoid transformation.

During a group hunting trip, David encounters a woman obsessed with butter biscuits who expresses her despair about being single. She reveals her intent to end her life by jumping from the hotel window if she does not find a partner.

John cleverly attracts the attention of a woman with frequent nosebleeds by injuring himself, which allows them to be paired together. This strategy reflects the length to which guests will go to find compatibility, regardless of authenticity.

David decides to pursue a ruthless woman known for tranquilizing loners. Their initial interaction is interrupted by the cries of the biscuit woman who has jumped from a window, adding to the chaos of the hotel.

David and the ruthless woman bond over time spent in a hot tub, where she pretends to choke to test his feelings. Her satisfaction with his indifference leads to them moving in together as a couple.

David wakes up to find his brother Bob brutally killed by his new partner. This shocking discovery leads him to realize that their relationship is based on manipulation, prompting him to plan his escape.

With the help of a sympathetic maid, who is secretly a loner spy, David tranquilizes his partner and flees the hotel. This marks a pivotal moment as he moves from enforced relationships to the freedom of being a loner.

David joins the loners, who adhere to strict rules about romance to avoid punishment. He bonds with a woman who shares his short-sightedness, and they establish a unique method of communication through gestures.

Together, David and the short-sighted woman embark on secret missions into the city, posing as a married couple. Their newfound freedom provides a taste of joy and companionship they both secretly cherish.

The loners plan a raid on the hotel, resulting in tension between both sides. David informs the woman with nosebleeds about John's deception, deepening the conflict as the loners confront the hotel staff.

The leader of the loners captures the short-sighted woman, planning to blindfold her under false pretenses. In a chaotic confrontation, the leader manipulates situations to maintain control over her group.

Facing the harsh reality of his circumstances, David contemplates a drastic action in a city restroom. He hesitates to blind himself with a steak knife, symbolizing his struggle between love and the absurdity of his situation.