Promising Young Woman Timeline ( Real )

film_release
December 25, 2020

Release of "Promising Young Woman"

The movie "Promising Young Woman" is released, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Carey Mulligan.

film_production
2018

Emerald Fennell Announces "Promising Young Woman" Project

Emerald Fennell announces her new film project "Promising Young Woman," which addresses themes of sexual assault and revenge.

casting
2019

Carey Mulligan Cast as Lead in "Promising Young Woman"

Actress Carey Mulligan is cast as the lead character in "Promising Young Woman."

Promising Young Woman Timeline ( Fictional )

trauma
College years (approximately 5 years before main events)

Cassie's College Party Incident

Cassie attends a college party where she is sexually assaulted by a group of men, including Al Monroe. This event deeply affects her and sets the foundation for the movie's plot.

trauma
Shortly after college party incident

Cassie's Friend Nina's Suicide

Following the party incident, Nina, Cassie's best friend and fellow victim, tragically dies by suicide due to the trauma and lack of justice.

character development
Post-college, after traumatic events

Cassie Drops out of Medical School

After these traumatic events, Cassie abandons her medical studies and begins working at a coffee shop while plotting to confront those responsible for her friend's assault.

revenge mission
Present-day timeline

Cassie's Nighttime Encounters to Expose Predators Begin

Cassie adopts a routine where she pretends to be drunk at bars to catch men attempting to take advantage of her, confronting them with her sobriety and their intentions.

relationship
Present-day timeline

Cassie Meets Ryan

Cassie reconnects with Ryan, a former classmate, and they begin developing a romantic relationship, challenging her emotional walls.

revenge mission
Present-day timeline

Cassie Plans Confrontation with Al Monroe

Cassie discovers that Al Monroe, one of the men involved in the college assault, is working as a medical resident and decides to confront him.

justice pursuit
Present-day timeline

Cassie Reaches Out to Madison

Cassie contacts Madison, a woman who was drugged and assaulted by Al Monroe, urging her to come forward with her story, aiming for justice.

climax
Present-day timeline

Cassie's Confrontation Leads to Tragedy

During a confrontation involving Cassie, Al Monroe, and others, Cassie is fatally attacked but manages to expose the perpetrators and ensure Madison's voice is heard.