Forrest Gump

Feather floats through air. Forrest on bench tells his story. Simple man in extraordinary circumstances.

Mama: "Life is like a box of chocolates." Theme of destiny vs. chance, simplicity vs. complexity established.

Young Forrest with leg braces, meets Jenny, bullied. His limitations and pure heart established. First run.

Leg braces break off, Forrest can run like the wind. Discovers his special gift. Life changes.

College football star, meets JFK. Should he stay with Jenny or follow his own path? War looms.

Joins Army, meets Bubba. Enters world of Vietnam War. New adventure, new friend, new purpose.

Bubba teaches Forrest about shrimp business. Friendship and dreams. Theme of loyalty and simple pleasures.

Vietnam adventures, meets Lieutenant Dan, ping pong champion, meets President again. Living extraordinary life simply.

Bubba dies in Forrest arms. "I want to go home." False defeat but Forrest receives Medal of Honor.

Reunites with bitter Lt. Dan, starts shrimping. Jenny in and out of his life, self-destructing. Can not save her.

Jenny leaves again after one night together. Mama dies. Forrest loses both women he loves. Alone.

Forrest runs across America for 3 years. Running from pain, searching for meaning. Lowest emotional state.

Jenny returns with son - Forrest Jr. Forrest discovers he is a father. New purpose, hope restored.

Jenny dying from unnamed illness (AIDS implied). Marry. Forrest cares for her. Love transcends everything.

Jenny buried under tree. Forrest sends son to school. Feather floats away. Destiny and chance intertwined. Life goes on.