A young working-class couple, Dean and Cindy, face the challenges of their marriage and personal struggles. Dean, a painter, and Cindy, a nurse, have a young daughter and are trying to navigate their relationship despite their rough childhood experiences and lack of ambition. They go on a getaway to re-evaluate their marriage and address the issues that threaten to tear them apart.

Blue Valentine
The movie unfolds through a non-linear narrative, highlighting pivotal moments from the couple's journey, spanning across their relationship's various stages.