Olivia 1983

Olivia witnesses her mother's murder

In London, five-year-old Olivia watches as her prostitute mother is killed by a sadomasochistic American soldier. The man disposes of her mother's body by throwing it into the River Thames off London Bridge. The crime leaves Olivia traumatized and haunted by her mother's memory.

Fifteen years later: an unhappy marriage and haunting voices

Olivia is married to the domineering Richard who forbids her to work. She is haunted by memories of her mother's death and hears her mother's guiding voice in her decisions. The weight of the past colors her life in London.

Olivia turns to prostitution after Richard travels

With Richard away for work, Olivia dresses provocatively and walks the street as a prostitute. She lures a client, returns to his home, and reenacts her mother’s murder by tying him up and beating him to death with a vase. The act marks a violent break from her marriage's suppression.

Meeting Michael Grant during his London Bridge project

American engineer Michael Grant arrives in London to work on restoring London Bridge. He discovers Olivia walking beneath the bridge and invites her to his hotel for drinks. They connect emotionally and share passionate sex.

Richard rapes Olivia after the affair begins

The next day, Olivia returns home and finds Richard raping her. The assault underscores the power imbalance in their marriage and the trauma Olivia carries. Her affair with Michael deepens in secrecy.

Richard discovers the affair and falls from the bridge

Olivia and Michael continue their affair, but Richard discovers them on the London Bridge. A struggle ensues and Richard is thrown over the railing into the river, either dead or presumed dead. Olivia flees into the city, terrified.

Four years later: revival in Lake Havasu City

Michael has relocated to the United States, where London Bridge pieces have been reassembled spanning the Colorado River in Lake Havasu City. A new upscale development opens, attracting visitors. Jenny, a tourism ambassador, closely resembles Olivia, prompting Michael to pursue her.

Olivia as Jenny: the reveal on the rebuilt bridge

Michael pursues Jenny and eventually learns that she is actually Olivia. On the bridge, Jenny confirms her identity and the two begin a romantic relationship. Michael notices Olivia's odd references to her angry mother and hears her talking to herself.

Michael is murdered; Richard survives and returns

One night, before Olivia's return home, Michael is killed in the bathroom by an unseen assailant who impales him with a toothbrush. Olivia returns and lies with who she believes is Michael, only to find it's Richard alive, having followed her to the U.S. He beats her and hints that Michael is truly dead.

Richard re-enters Olivia's life and lies in wait

Richard moves back into Olivia's life, now controlling her from their shared home. He imposes his will as she lives under constant fear. The return propels Olivia toward a desperate conclusion.

Olivia kills Richard and hides the body

During an intimate moment, Olivia stabs Richard to death with a butcher knife. She hides his body in a steamer trunk and dumps it into the Colorado River beneath the bridge. The act completes a cycle of violent control and release.