Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling's journey in Damien Chazelle's La La Land starts out like a dancing dream. There are a few twists and turns until it ends into an almost happily-ever-after.
Call it strange happenstance, but that's exactly how the drama unfolded in real life too.
On screen
The song City of stars -- which plays in the film -- is shining bright for the gorgeous duo, Mia (Emma Stone, who won the Oscar for Best Actress) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling, who was nominated).
Mood: Ecstatic
Off screen
City of stars is showering the gorgeous duo with Golden Globes.
Mood: Ecstatic
On screen
La La Land's unforgettable piano theme by Sebastian is working its magic in Mia's heart.
Mood: Jubilant
Off screen
La La Land's unforgettable piano theme has won most major music awards.
Mood: Jubilant
On screen
In the initial bits of the film, Mia's audition rejection and struggle to survive LA's cutthroat movie scene is shaking her confidence.
Mood: Insecure
Off screen
Despite a solid 14 nominations lead, La La Land is still to strike gold at the Oscars as the initial awards are announced.
Mood: Insecure
On screen
Things are looking promising for Mia and Sebastian. They've both got gigs and money now.
Mood: Relief
Off screen
La La Land just secured the awards for music and cinematography.
Mood: Relief
On screen
Mia takes a break from Sebastian and showbiz.
Mood: Disappointment
Off screen
Hacksaw Ridge's John Gilbert beats La La Land's Tom Cross to collect the Oscar for Best Editing.
Mood: Disappointment
On screen
Sebastian shows up on Mia's door and informs her she's got THE audition in the most swoon-worthy fashion.
Mood: Happy
Off screen
Stone, standing next to Gosling, has won the Best Actress Oscar trophy and is applauding director Damien Chazelle, who's created a record by becoming the youngest director to win in Oscar history.
Mood: Happy
On screen
It appears as though Mia and Sebastian will live happily ever after.
Mood: Excitement
Off screen
And the Oscar for Best Film goes to La La Land.
Mood: Excitement
On screen
Except they don't. It's all a dream.
Mood: *Poof*
Off screen
Except it hasn't. It's all a dream. 'This is not a joke, Moonlight has won,' confirms one of La La Land's producers.
Mood: Something more strongly worded than *poof*
On screen
That 'almost' feeling.
Mood: Sigh
Off screen
That 'almost' feeling.
Mood: Sigh!
