Blanche DuBois, a fragile and neurotic woman, arrives in New Orleans to visit her sister, Stella Kowalski. Blanche, who has lost the family estate, attempts to hold onto her refinement and snobbery despite her deteriorating personal circumstances. She reveals a history of a troubled past and loss, which contrasts starkly with the raw and gritty reality of Stella's life. Stella lives in a modest apartment with her belligerent, working-class husband, Stanley. Blanche immediately clashes with Stanley, whose rough demeanor and suspicion of her motives create a tense atmosphere in the compact living quarters they share.

Stanley's distrust of Blanche grows as he digs into her past and uncovers disturbing secrets. He is determined to expose Blanche's façade and retain control over his household and Stella, whom he is deeply possessive of. As the friction between Blanche and Stanley intensifies, it drives wedges into Stella’s marriage and confronts the sisters with their inequitable life choices. The psychological and emotional conflicts escalate, revealing the destructive power of secrets and the fragility of human dignity amidst relentless reality and personal delusions.