Conceited

The story opens with Maryi in a beautiful daydream sequence, where she’s on her wedding day, getting ready to marry the man who has changed her life. Her voice-over speaks of her gratitude and love with the perfect ceremony. This fantasy is abruptly shattered when she wakes up in her bedroom, holding her phone. She sees a heartbreaking text message from her ex-boyfriend, who explains that he’s leaving her because she cheated on him. The beautiful dream contrasts sharply with the painful reality, revealing that her relationship with the man from her dream was not a marriage but a friendship and a love she ruined. In the middle of the story, Maryi's inner monologue reveals her self-awareness. As she takes off her makeup and cries, she admits that she cheated herself, chasing after men who mistreated her, pushing away the ones who wanted to love her properly. She confesses that she’s been down this road before and that she secretly loves the pain of a broken heart. She understands her own self-sabotage and the cycle she’s caught in. In the final moments of the film, Maryi remains crying, a tearful reflection of her heartbreaking realization. She recognizes that she’s been a "dog chaser," loving the chase and the heartache more than genuine, healthy love. The film ends on this somber, yet self-aware, note, suggesting that her journey toward true self-love and a healthy relationship is only just beginning.