Lady in the Water Timeline ( Real )

film_release
July 21, 2006

Release of 'Lady in the Water' Movie

The movie 'Lady in the Water', directed by M. Night Shyamalan, was released to the public.

film_production
2005

Filming of 'Lady in the Water'

Principal photography and filming took place for the movie 'Lady in the Water'.

film_announcement
2004

Announcement of 'Lady in the Water' Project

M. Night Shyamalan announced the project for the movie 'Lady in the Water'.

Lady in the Water Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
early morning, summer

Discovery of Story

Cleveland Heep discovers Story, a mysterious young woman, in the swimming pool of his apartment complex.

revelation
the morning after discovery

Story Explains Origin

Story reveals that she is a 'narf' from the 'Blue World' and has been sent to the apartment complex on a mission.

decision
same day as revelation

Cleveland Decides to Protect Story

Cleveland chooses to help Story stay safe from potential threats while she completes her mission.

supernatural
days following discovery

Residents Begin to Experience Prophecies

Various residents of the apartment complex start to experience premonitions and mystical events relating to Story's presence.

revelation
midway through Story's stay

Story’s Purpose Revealed

It is revealed that Story's narrative will inspire a vital ripple effect, protecting her world and the human world.

conflict
late during Story's stay

Attack by the 'Leviathan'

A monstrous entity called the Leviathan attacks the apartment complex, threatening Story and the residents.

conflict_resolution
immediately after Leviathan attack

Battle Against the Leviathan

Cleveland, Story, and other residents confront and defeat the Leviathan, ensuring Story’s mission continues.

departure
final night in the movie timeline

Story Departs to Blue World

Having completed her mission, Story returns to her own realm, the Blue World, leaving a lasting impact on the apartment residents.