A Fantastic Woman 2017

In Santiago, Chile, Marina, a vibrant young transgender woman, navigates the complexities of love and loss as a singer, waitress, and partner to the charismatic Orlando (actor name). On her birthday, Orlando surprises her with a note promising tickets to an exclusive resort, but their joy is short-lived. In the dead of night, Orlando’s health takes a sudden turn for the worse, and Marina rushes him to the hospital only to find that he has succumbed to a brain aneurysm.

As Marina grapples with the devastating news, she finds herself entangled in a web of police investigation and family drama. Gabo, Orlando’s brother, arrives on the scene, leveraging his familiarity with Marina to secure her release from the authorities’ clutches. He permits her to take possession of Orlando’s vehicle, which becomes a poignant symbol of their relationship.

The arrival of Sonia, Orlando’s ex-wife, injects more tension into Marina’s life. As they arrange for Orlando’s car to be returned, Detective Adriana (actor name) appears on the scene, insinuating that Orlando may have been paying Marina for her services rather than courting her romantically. The detective’s probing questions also hint at Marina’s involvement in Orlando’s bruising, suggesting a history of violence.

As Marina struggles to come to terms with her loss, she finds solace in the comforting presence of Orlando’s dog, Diabla. However, the arrival of Bruno, Orlando’s son, brings more discomfort, as he peppers Marina with invasive personal queries. A chance encounter with Sonia in a car park leaves Marina feeling uneasy, and the ex-wife’s insistence that Marina vacate the apartment ASAP adds to her distress.

A subsequent meeting with Detective Adriana culminates in an unsettling physical exam, which Marina is forced to endure under the threat of investigation. The detective’s persistence in uncovering potential signs of abuse further compounds Marina’s emotional turmoil.

Meanwhile, Gabo reaches out to Marina, requesting that she accept a portion of Orlando’s ashes, symbolizing their shared bond and her connection to his memory. As Marina begins to prepare for a new chapter in her life, she discovers that Bruno has absconded with Diabla, leaving her feeling bereft and adrift in the face of Orlando’s passing.

As Wanda and Gastón implore her to move on, Marina defies their warnings and shows up at the somber gathering, only to be swiftly dismissed by Sonia. Gabo appears, apologizing profusely as they escort her out into the night. The shadows soon give way to a sinister plot, as Bruno and his cohorts set upon Marina, binding her face with adhesive tape before abandoning her in a dark alleyway. Shaken but resilient, Marina stumbles into a gay club, where she encounters a stranger and later finds herself haunted by visions of Orlando.

As the night wears on, Marina seeks solace with her sister Wanda (her partner Gastón by her side) in a tender display of familial bonding. The following day, Marina’s journey takes a melancholic turn as she stumbles upon the details of Orlando’s funeral service in the newspaper. The somber reality sets in, and Marina finds herself drawn to a mysterious sauna, where Orlando had left a cryptic clue – a numbered key that beckons her deeper into the mystery.

As she hesitantly enters the sauna, booking a spot and nervously searching for the lockers, Marina’s anticipation builds only to be met with an empty locker bearing Orlando’s name. The next morning, the truth hits her like a ton of bricks as she discovers the particulars of Orlando’s funeral service in the newspaper.

The following day, Marina faces off against Orlando’s family, their hurtful words prompting her to take a defiant stand atop their vehicle and demand the return of her beloved dog. As the tension simmers, Marina takes a bold step into the morgue, seeking closure by paying her respects to Orlando’s lifeless body before its eventual cremation.

In the film’s poignant climax, Marina is seen running freely alongside Diabla, her spirit restored as she channels her emotions into an awe-inspiring opera performance before a packed audience.