The movie "Promising Young Woman" is released, directed by Emerald Fennell and starring Carey Mulligan.
Emerald Fennell announces her new film project "Promising Young Woman," which addresses themes of sexual assault and revenge.
Actress Carey Mulligan is cast as the lead character in "Promising Young Woman."
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.
Following the party incident, Nina, Cassie's best friend and fellow victim, tragically dies by suicide due to the trauma and lack of justice.
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.
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.
Cassie reconnects with Ryan, a former classmate, and they begin developing a romantic relationship, challenging her emotional walls.
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.
Cassie contacts Madison, a woman who was drugged and assaulted by Al Monroe, urging her to come forward with her story, aiming for justice.
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.