In the glamorous yet ruthless world of the entertainment industry in Los Angeles during the 1980s, a young model named Dorothy Stratten becomes the sensation of the moment. With her stunning beauty and charisma, her career skyrockets, but behind the bright lights and glamour lie dark secrets. Dorothy, caught between the pursuit of fame and the reality of her personal life, finds herself romantically involved with Paul Snider, a man who seems willing to do anything for her.
However, their relationship is toxic from the start. Paul is an ambitious promoter who becomes obsessed with Dorothy’s success and increasingly controlling and possessive. As her personal life begins to crumble, the pressures of the industry and Paul’s manipulation lead to a downward spiral. While Dorothy struggles to find her independence and authenticity amidst the superficiality of the showbiz world, Paul grows ever more threatened by her success and popularity.
The story culminates in a tragic outcome that exposes the dark reality of power dynamics in relationships, as well as the devastating consequences of obsession. A haunting depiction of the price paid for fame and desire, the film offers a heart-wrenching look at the life of a young woman who only sought to be loved and accepted but ended up trapped in a nightmare that would change her life forever.