The Rose

The Rose

Year: 1979

Runtime: 125 min

Language: Telugu

DramaRomanceMusic

During a romantic trip, Ravi and Sweta’s peaceful getaway takes a disturbing turn when they stumble upon an unusual elderly couple living in the woods. As they attempt to escape this unsettling place, they find themselves caught in a web of secrets and unsettling occurrences. The couple’s presence and the strange, recurring melody create tension and test the strength of Ravi and Sweta’s relationship, forcing them to confront hidden longings and the unsettling nature of their surroundings.

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1

Rose plans a return home

In late 1969, Mary Rose Foster, a famous rock and roll diva known as The Rose, is exhausted by fame and exploitation. She resolves to return to her Florida hometown and perform for the people from her past, hoping for something real beyond the spotlight. This decision sets the journey in motion.

Late 1969
2

NYC performance leads to Long Island encounter and escape

After a performance in New York City, Rose meets country star Billy Ray on Long Island, who cruelly dismisses her. Rudge Campbell reveals that he arranged the meeting to sign Billy Ray to his label. Defiant, Rose flees with limousine driver Huston Dyer, sparking a whirlwind romance.

After a performance in New York City Long Island
3

Return to New York; romance blooms

Rose and Huston return to New York, where she is scheduled to finish recording sessions. The chemistry between them rapidly turns into a fervent romance, even as her touring schedule remains chaotic. Their relationship becomes a bright, reckless counterpoint to her professional life.

Following the NYC return New York
4

Huston reveals AWOL past

Huston eventually confesses that he is an AWOL Army sergeant, not merely an admirer. Rose shares her own past in Florida, finding a shared vulnerability that deepens their bond. In the shadow of her career, they begin to rely on each other.

Early in their relationship
5

Turbulence grows as touring continues

Their romance grows turbulent as Rose's carefree lifestyle and constant touring push them apart. She vacillates between public adoration and private recklessness, testing Huston's trust. The strain foreshadows the tragedy to come.

6

Memphis encounter and confrontation

In Memphis, Rose is greeted by Sarah, a former lover, reigniting old flames. When Huston walks in on the two women kissing, a violent confrontation erupts and Huston flees. The episode exposes the fragility of their relationship.

In Memphis Memphis
7

Search for Huston and trip to Jacksonville

Determined to find Huston, Rose searches the red-light district of Memphis with PFC Mal, whom she met in Texas. Mal becomes her security escort, and the two travel to Rose's hometown of Jacksonville for the reunion show booked by Rudge. The journey blends danger with nostalgia for Rose's past.

After Memphis incident Memphis to Jacksonville
8

Rehearsals, break, and Rudge's ploy

Arriving at the stadium for afternoon rehearsals, Rose repeats her intention to take a one-year break from performing. Rudge informs her she will be in breach of contract, but his firing is a ploy to force her to perform. This manipulation marks a turning point in her career and personal life.

Afternoon rehearsals Jacksonville stadium
9

Huston arrives for reconciliation

Distraught, Huston travels to Jacksonville to reunite with Rose. Their tentative reunion hints at a possible escape from pressure, but it remains fragile. The tension between wanting a life together and the forces pushing her to perform continues to mount.

Later that night (after firing) Jacksonville
10

Last night on the road and bar fever

Believing the concert is canceled, Rose and Huston set out on a reckless night through local bars and clubs she used to haunt before fame. They drink heavily and Rose uses barbiturates and heroin, while a jealous patron harasses her and a bar fight erupts. The night ends with the relationship strained beyond repair.

That night Jacksonville bars
11

Return for the concert and heartbreak

Rudge reaches Rose on her car phone and convinces her to return for the homecoming concert, overriding her desire to start anew. In response, Huston, dismayed by the turn of events, decides to leave town. The couple's romance collapses as the show approaches.

Late night Jacksonville
12

Opening act ends in tragedy

That night, after opening the homecoming concert with the first song, Rose collapses onstage and dies of an overdose. The crowd continues as if nothing is wrong, while those who know her grieve in silence. Her death exposes the brutal costs of fame.

That night Jacksonville stadium
13

Memory fades in the garage

The closing scene focuses on Rose's parents and Mal in a garage, followed by a press crowd documenting her death. Mal switches off the lights and the room goes dark along with Rose's memories and photographs. The moment seals the tragedy in memory as the lights fade.

After death Garage

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