1. A story or account that is difficult to follow due to its complex structure, multiple plot lines, or intricate character development
The film's complicated narrative required multiple viewings to fully understand.
A narrativa complicada do filme exigiu múltiplas visualizações para ser compreendida completamente.
2. A chain of events or explanations that is convoluted or confusing in its presentation
He gave a complicated narrative about his whereabouts that nobody believed.
Ele deu uma narrativa complicada sobre seu paradeiro que ninguém acreditou.