Julie, a young woman of privileged birth, is headstrong, domineering, and emotionally volatile.
Julie, a privileged but volatile young woman, engages in flirtation and power struggles with Jean, her father's butler, during a Fourth of July party. Their complex relationship, marked by attraction and class tension, leads to a plan to flee together. However, the plan collapses when Jean's fiancée intervenes, prompting Julie to tragically commit suicide.
The American setting underscores enduring class divisions, mirroring the original play's themes.