About the fantastic, unapologetic evolution of a young woman (Emma Stone) who is brought to life by a scientist (Willem Dafoe).
Poor Things tells the incredible story of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Bella is eager to learn and lives a sheltered life with Baxter. She lacks knowledge about the world around her, but has an urge to learn more about it. That's why Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and loose lawyer. They experience a dazzling adventure around the world. Freed from the prejudices of her time, Bella becomes steadfast in her purpose to stand up for equality and liberation.
The film is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and produced by Emma Stone.
