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As the neon lights of the city's casinos cast a seductive glow over the desert landscape, Ben Sanderson, a disillusioned and worn-out screenwriter, embarks on a desperate quest for oblivion in Leaving Las Vegas. Struggling to come to terms with his downward spiral of self-destruction, Ben finds solace in the bottomless well of liquor that has consumed him. Upon arrival in Sin City, he sets out to drink himself into an early grave, seeking oblivion as a respite from the emotional pain and crippling loneliness that have ravaged his life. His days blend together in a haze of intoxication, with Ben stumbling from one barroom to another, indulging in self-destructive excesses. It is here that he encounters Sera, a lonely and vulnerable prostitute, who becomes an unlikely confidante and friend to Ben. Despite their vastly different backgrounds and circumstances, the two form a fragile bond, forged through shared experiences of isolation and despair. As Ben's addiction takes its toll on his physical and mental well-being, Sera offers him a glimpse of hope, providing a sense of companionship and understanding that he had long since forgotten existed. Her own struggles with her profession and personal demons serve as a poignant counterpoint to Ben's self-destructive tendencies, highlighting the shared desperation and isolation that binds them together. As the two navigate the city's underbelly, their tentative friendship deepens, even as it remains precarious and unpredictable. Through Sera, Ben begins to confront the wreckage of his life, forced to confront the consequences of his addiction and the emptiness he has cultivated. Through a series of poignant and often brutal vignettes, Leaving Las Vegas charts the devastating consequences of unchecked despair, offering a powerful exploration of the fragility and beauty that can be found in even the most unlikely of friendships.

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