The original novel 'Requiem for a Dream' by Hubert Selby Jr. is published. The book later inspires the movie adaptation.
The movie 'Requiem for a Dream', directed by Darren Aronofsky and based on the novel by Hubert Selby Jr., is officially released to the public.
Harry Goldfarb moves into a new apartment with his girlfriend Marion to start a new life together while planning his drug dealing operation.
Harry and his friend Tyrone begin selling heroin to earn money and aim for a better future.
Sara Goldfarb, Harry's mother, starts taking amphetamine diet pills to lose weight and appear on television.
As Harry and Marion become more involved with heroin use, their ambitions and relationship begin to deteriorate.
Sara tests a red dress and imagines herself on television, illustrating her obsession with fame.
Tyrone is arrested during a drug bust, marking a turning point in his life and their operation.
Due to repeated heroin injections, Harry develops a serious infection requiring hospitalization and surgery.
Sara's addiction worsens, leading to her being admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment and forced fasting.
Due to addiction and mistrust, Harry and Marion's relationship falls apart, culminating in a painful separation.
After release from jail, Tyrone struggles to maintain sobriety but eventually succumbs back to heroin use.
Sara's mental health deteriorates as she becomes detached from reality, obsessively dreaming of the TV show.
