The Nowhere Inn

While traveling by limousine, St. Vincent, also known as Annie Clark, finds herself alone when the driver suddenly leaves. This unexpected turn sets the stage for a series of reflective and chaotic events that unfold during her journey.

Annie Clark decides to create a music documentary to capture both her on-stage persona and her off-stage life. To achieve a more personal touch, she enlists her best friend Carrie Brownstein as the director, hoping to provide an intimate look into her world.

As the filming progresses, Carrie becomes frustrated with the documentary's aimless, slice-of-life style. She struggles to understand the complexities of St. Vincent's persona, leading to tension between the two friends.

To develop a coherent narrative for the film, Carrie suggests that Annie write a new song. In return, Annie demands that Carrie contribute a guitar solo, thus intertwining their creative processes and establishing a deeper bond albeit with underlying tensions.

At Carrie's urging, Annie begins to embody her St. Vincent persona more fully during the filming. Initially hesitating, she ultimately yields to outside pressures, transforming how she presents herself both on and off stage.

One night, St. Vincent calls Carrie to her hotel room, leading to an uncomfortable situation when she films a private moment with her girlfriend Dakota Johnson. The intimate nature of the scene leaves Carrie feeling deeply unsettled, highlighting the blurred lines of their documentary.

During a backstage meeting with a dedicated fan named Kim, Annie is touched by Kim's story about how her music helped her cope with grief. Overwhelmed by emotions, Annie breaks down, revealing her vulnerability and the personal struggles hidden behind her St. Vincent facade.

As Annie increasingly alienates Carrie by pushing her away and denying her personal time, Carrie feels compelled to quit the project. This decision adds further complexity to their friendship and the documentary's development, leading Carrie to reflect on her motivations.

Despite her resignation, Carrie's uncle urges her to continue filming on behalf of her father, who is battling cancer. This moment of encouragement compels Carrie to re-engage with the project, but Annie's transformation into her St. Vincent persona complicates matters.

During a pivotal concert performance, St. Vincent freezes on stage, leading to chaos as the crowd reacts negatively. This public breakdown serves as a turning point, highlighting the toll that the documentary and her persona are taking on both Annie and Carrie.

After the concert chaos, Annie throws a party where band members don wigs resembling Annie's hairstyle. This bizarre celebration further drives a wedge between Carrie and Annie, showcasing the extent to which Annie has embraced her St. Vincent persona.

In a troubling twist, Carrie interviews St. Vincent and Dakota Johnson, where St. Vincent suggests staging a breakup for the documentary. This moment of manipulation leads to actual confrontation and highlights the surreal nature of their troubled relationship.

Feeling overwhelmed, Carrie takes Annie to visit her father in jail, hoping to ground their experiences. The attempt backfires as Annie expresses her disdain for facing real-life issues, reaffirming her desire to escape through music.

As part of the project, Carrie and Annie collaborate to record 'The Nowhere Inn' music video. The eerie visuals reflect the existential themes of their journey, showcasing Annie's internal struggles with identity and artistic expression.

In a dramatic climax, Carrie's confrontation with Annie in a speeding limo leads to an emotional unveiling. Carrie escapes into the desert, leading to the ultimate realization that the boundaries between reality and performance have become irrevocably blurred.