The Virgin Suicides

In the suburb of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, five sisters—Cecilia, Therese, Mary, Bonnie, and Lux Lisbon—capture the fascination of a group of neighborhood boys. Their lives are mysterious and constrained, watched closely by their loving but overprotective parents, Ronald and Sara Lisbon.

Cecilia, the youngest of the sisters, attempts to take her own life in a bathtub, which provides a haunting glimpse into her troubled existence. Fortunately, she survives, prompting her therapist to urge her parents to provide her with more social interaction, especially with boys.

In hopes of lifting Cecilia's spirits, Mr. Lisbon persuades Mrs. Lisbon to host a chaperoned party for their daughters. Despite the family's attempts at normalcy, the party's atmosphere is overshadowed by Cecilia's internal struggles and the girls' isolated lives.

The party takes a tragic turn when Cecilia, after enduring cruel teasing, leaps from her bedroom window in an act of desperation. She impales herself on a fence, marking a pivotal point in the sisters' harsh reality and further sealing the family's isolation.

In the wake of Cecilia's death, the Lisbons retreat even further into themselves, with Ronald and Sara becoming increasingly protective of their remaining daughters. The sisters are forbidden from socializing, deepening their isolation and despair.

As the school year starts, Lux catches the attention of Trip Fontaine, the school's charming heartthrob. Trip ingratiates himself with the Lisbons to take Lux to the homecoming dance, igniting a short-lived but passionate romance.

After an exciting night at the homecoming dance, Lux begins to act out as punishment for breaking curfew. Her rebellious actions include wild late-night escapades, demonstrating her attempts to cope with the rules imposed by her parents.

In a final act of desperation, the Lisbon sisters send a message inviting the neighborhood boys over to their house. This sparks hope among the boys who have long been captivated by the sisters and the mystery surrounding their lives.

When the boys arrive, they find Lux alone in the living room, but are compelled to explore the basement. There, they are confronted with horror as they discover Bonnie's lifeless body and Mary succumbed to the gas oven.

The boys' discovery reveals the grim truth: the Lisbon sisters had formed a suicide pact. This shocking realization leaves the boys grappling with the weight of loss and the complexity of their emotions regarding the sisters.

In the wake of this tragedy, the neighborhood adults show indifference or mockery, moving on as if nothing happened. The boys, however, are left to confront the memories and haunting nature of their lost love for the Lisbon sisters.

Following the devastating events, Ronald and Sara Lisbon retreat from society, leaving their home filled with memories of their daughters. The desolation of the house symbolizes the tragic loss of the joyful lives that once filled it.

Years later, the boys, now grown men, reflect on the profound impact the Lisbon sisters had on their lives. The shadow of the sisters' tragic fate lingers with them, influencing their identities and evoking a mixture of nostalgia and sorrow.