Jack Dawson, a poor artist, falls in love with Rose DeWitt Bukater, who is engaged to Caledon Hockley. As the RMS Titanic embarks on its fateful voyage, Jack and Rose explore their blossoming romance despite their class differences. When the Titanic strikes an iceberg and begins to sink, Jack helps Rose escape to a lifeboat while he remains behind to face his fate. Rose lives a long life never forgetting her love for Jack.