"The Lobster" is set in a dystopian world where being single is illegal. In this world, individuals who do not find a partner within 45 days are transformed into an animal of their choice.
Single people are escorted to a hotel to find a match. Each day, they hunt for loners, a group of rebels living in the woods, with tranquilizers for extra time in the hotel.
Couples matched through a shared trait undergo programs before being released into the world, where their lives revolve around their relationships.
The film explores a unique and bleak take on modern romance.
Author's summary: A dystopian romance film with a unique twist.