Wild at Heart Timeline ( Real )

literature
1989

Release of the Novel 'Wild at Heart'

The novel 'Wild at Heart' by Barry Gifford, which the movie is based on, was published.

film_production
1990

Filming of 'Wild at Heart' Begins

Principal photography for the movie 'Wild at Heart' directed by David Lynch began.

film_premiere
May 22, 1990

Premiere of 'Wild at Heart' at Cannes Film Festival

The movie 'Wild at Heart' premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won the Palme d'Or.

film_release
August 17, 1990

US Theatrical Release of 'Wild at Heart'

The film 'Wild at Heart' was released in theaters across the United States.

Wild at Heart Timeline ( Fictional )

meeting
Spring 1990

Sailor meets Lula

Sailor Ripley meets Lula Fortune, and they fall deeply in love despite their contrasting backgrounds.

conflict
Late Spring 1990

Lula's mother disapproves

Lula's mother, Marietta, expresses her strong disapproval of Sailor and seeks to separate the couple, showing her disapproval through threats and interference.

legal_trouble
Early Summer 1990

Sailor is arrested

Sailor gets arrested for killing a man in self-defense, leading to his imprisonment.

relationship
Mid Summer 1990

Lula visits Sailor in jail

Lula visits Sailor in jail, pledging to stand by him despite his incarceration.

escape
Late Summer 1990

Sailor escapes jail

Sailor escapes from the jail, prompting the couple to begin a journey together on the run.

escape
Early Fall 1990

Sailor and Lula flee together

Sailor and Lula flee from the authorities and Lula's mother, traveling across the country to stay ahead of their pursuers.

conflict
Mid Fall 1990

Confrontation with Marietta

Lula confronts her mother Marietta, who insists on stopping their relationship by any means necessary.

resolution
Early Winter 1990

Sailor and Lula escape to a new life

After overcoming their adversaries, Sailor and Lula escape together, hopeful for a new beginning.