La La Land | 2016

Directed by: Damien Chazelle

 Movie Poster (spoilers)

Main Plot

While navigating their careers in Los Angeles, a pianist and an actress fall in love while attempting to reconcile their aspirations for the future.

Characters

  • Ryan Gosling's character in La La Land is a struggling jazz musician who falls in love with an aspiring actress.
  • Emma Stone's character in La La Land is an aspiring actress who falls in love with a jazz musician.
  • Rosemarie DeWitt plays Laura, the sister of Mia (Emma Stone), who offers support and advice throughout Mia's journey.

Ending
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In the ending of La La Land, Mia and Sebastian, after pursuing their dreams separately, reunite in a chance encounter at Sebastian's jazz club. They exchange a bittersweet smile, acknowledging the paths they have chosen. Mia is happily married with a child, while Sebastian has achieved his dream of owning a successful jazz club. Through a nostalgic, dream-like musical sequence, they imagine what their lives could have been like together, before ultimately parting ways with a shared understanding and appreciation for the choices they made.