The Perfection

The Perfection

Year: 2019

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: Richard Shepard

Echo Score: 68
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A gifted musician haunted by a tragic past becomes entangled with a promising young student. Their intense focus on achieving musical excellence leads to a dangerous obsession. As their relationship intensifies, a web of secrets and revenge unfolds, threatening to consume them both.

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Trace every key event in The Perfection (2019) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Charlotte's Sacrifice

Charlotte, a talented cellist, halts her musical ambitions to care for her sick mother. This sacrifice defines her early life as she struggles to balance her passion for music with familial responsibilities.

2

Mother's Passing

Following the death of her mother, Charlotte finds herself yearning to reconnect with her musical roots. This pivotal moment sparks her decision to reach out to her former mentor, Anton, seeking guidance and a return to her passion.

3

Anton Invites Charlotte

Anton, now running the renowned Bachoff music school, invites Charlotte to join him in evaluating young cellists. This invitation reignites Charlotte's hope for a future in music and sets the stage for her journey.

Bachoff Music School, Boston
4

Meeting Lizzie

At the auditions, Charlotte meets Lizzie, a standout pupil of Anton's. Their instant connection develops into a friendship marked by mutual respect and admiration for each other's musical talent.

Bachoff Music School, Boston
5

Bus Trip Across China

After the auditions, Lizzie and Charlotte take a bus trip across China, celebrating their bond. However, the night of celebration leads to a hangover that complicates their journey the next day.

China
6

Chaos on the Bus

While on the bus, Lizzie's worsening hangover leads to a frantic request for a stop. What follows is a chaotic moment where Lizzie violently vomits, revealing a swarm of insects inside her.

On a bus, China
7

The Insects' Revelation

In a shocking twist, Lizzie discovers that the insects are actually under her skin. Driven by panic and desperation, she takes a drastic action and amputates her own hand with a chopper.

8

Return to Bachoff

Weeks later, Lizzie arrives back at Bachoff school, burdened with physical and emotional scars. Flashbacks reveal that the hallucinations she experienced were caused by a drug Charlotte had given her instead of real painkillers.

Bachoff Music School
9

Heartbreak and Betrayal

Heartbroken, Lizzie begs Anton for re-admission but faces a cold rejection, as she can no longer perform. This moment of betrayal heightens the tension between the two women who once shared a bond.

Bachoff Music School
10

Seeking Revenge

Consumed by rage, Lizzie seeks retribution against Charlotte in Minneapolis, using a stun gun to incapacitate her. This act of revenge brings their strained relationship to a boiling point.

Minneapolis
11

Confrontation at Bachoff

Lizzie brings Charlotte back to Bachoff, where Anton questions Charlotte’s intentions. Flashbacks unearth the trauma Charlotte faced in pursuit of musical perfection under Anton's oppressive regime.

Bachoff Music School
12

Ultimate Ultimatum

Anton issues Charlotte a harsh ultimatum: play flawlessly or face dire consequences. As Charlotte attempts to meet this demand, a single mistake leads to severe repercussions from Anton.

Bachoff Music School
13

Poisoned Revenge

In a shocking turn of events, Lizzie poisons the drinks of the men who are watching Charlotte perform. This act of bravery leads to the demise of those who once oppressed them, turning the tide.

Bachoff Music School
14

Final Confrontation

With both women armed with kitchen knives, Lizzie and Charlotte confront Anton in a climactic showdown. Their injuries from the struggle reflect their struggles against oppression and abuse.

Bachoff Music School
15

Haunting Performance

The film closes with a poignant cello concert performed by Lizzie and Charlotte. Although both are physically scarred, their music showcases resilience, captivating their disfigured audience—Anton, forced to listen in silence.

Bachoff Music School

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