Pretty Woman

Edward Lewis, a wealthy and highly successful entrepreneur, steps out of his limousine on the streets of Los Angeles, a city known for its glamour and excess. He makes his way through the crowded streets, sporting a sharp business suit and an aura of confidence. His destination is a discreet yet exorbitant hotel, a testament to his impeccable taste. However, what happens next, would be the turn of events that would alter the course of his life. As Edward navigates through the bustling streets, he appears lost, peering at street signs and directions to find his destination. Vivian Ward, a charismatic and lively young prostitute, who had been living with her single mother and sister, steps forward, engaging in a gentle conversation with Edward. Knowing that he is lost, Edward respectfully approaches Vivian for directions. Vivian's familiarity with the city and her astute observations quickly clarify Edward's confusion. They exchange brief, considerate words before Vivian, pleased that she was able to help someone as well-respected and sophisticated as Edward, moves ahead. With his confusion resolved, Edward continues on his way. Without knowing that he has just met Vivian, he pays little attention to this pleasant yet brief moment. However, fate has other ideas and Edward Lewis has an epiphany. Edward Lewis returns to Vivian's street and spots her standing there once more. Overwhelmed with regret for not offering to pay Vivian for her time, he approaches her again. Eventually, the conversation steers towards Edward providing Vivian with a substantial amount of money to spend the weekend with him, at which he would pay her a handsome sum to pretend to be his girlfriend. Vivian accepts the proposal because the financial reward will greatly improve her and her family's life. Taking a personal and professional gamble, Edward's plan is to take her with him to a series of successful business and charity events, after discovering that as a lone male, they find him awkwardly odd with social interactions. While Edward considers Vivian an excellent companion for his weekend business itinerary, he has no idea that he's going to encounter numerous reasons why their close association may come to be torn apart. Delighted by the prospect of luxury and financial security, Vivian travels to a new level of sophistication during her weekend. Learning to adapt rapidly, she seizes the opportunity to rise above her social status through her personal experiences. However, beneath the charming façade, a deeper struggle unfolds as their opposing social situations not only distinguish but more harshly contrast them. Vivian and Edward embark on an enlightening adventure, amidst nights in upscale eateries and sophisticated dinners. As they navigate around the confines of Edward's world, they grow close, finding comfort and familiarity with one another. Accompanying Edward on business trips as his girlfriend leads Vivian to experience wealth beyond her wildest dreams. Vivian tries on bespoke gowns, attends glittering high-society parties, and becomes accustomed to riding in luxury cars. On their night visits, the charismatic young women also starts picking up some valuable skills that she can adapt in her future. The attention and prestige, however, that these experiences bring Vivian soon clash with her current circumstances as a prostitute, igniting heated self-doubt. Overwhelmed by the idea that she might be falling in love with Edward, who has changed her life, and ultimately leaving behind a way of life she has known and loved, Vivian starts questioning her feelings. Vivian also becomes driven by gratitude towards Edward after learning that he had plans to break the back of the airline company, Inter-Valley Airlines, despite the negative consequences that may ensue to many airline employees. However, it's when they return to reality, once the high-end weekend has come to an end, that their relationships are put to the test. Edward asks Vivian to stay and meet his parents but when Edward proposes a week long arrangement with Vivian instead, where they can visit and then return her to her old social status, she's overwhelmed. It soon turns out, however, that Vivian stays. These decisions add increasingly complicated variables to their romance. This significant relationship raises questions for them about their thoughts on society's outlook on love. Now driven both by passion for each other, and by the fear that their disconnection might continue to tear them apart, they seek common ground. Eventually, they each decide to accept who they are and what they value - Vivian understanding that she could never give up her old self and her dignity entirely whereas Edward is willing to trade his class-privileged image for a woman with authentic beauty and worth as an individual. Engaging with love transforms their perspectives. They become more authentic to themselves, recognizing that love transcends superficial glamour and commercialism, that it nourishes the soul and uplifts individual aspirations. Chasing Edward's thoughts of a possible connection with Vivian amidst a whirlwind weekend turns into Edward trying to reach Vivian on some deeper, authentic, level eventually.