An intimate and turbulent relationship develops between Chase, a woman recovering from a nervous breakdown, and Elizabeth, the caretaker employed to look after her.

Helen Mirrenas Chase Phillips
Kyra Sedgwickas Elizabeth Cole
Beau Bridgesas Mr. Richard Phillips
Michael Yarmushas Little Richard Phillips
Elva Mai Hooveras Margaret Thompson
Nancy Beattyas Cynthia Porter
Rino Romanoas Bartender
Simon Reynoldsas Instructor