Nicolas Roeg's lively tale of power, passion and obsession is set in a politically torn Eastern European country. Dr. Daniel Pavenic (Michael Gambon, The Cook, The Thief, His Wife and Her Lover) hosts a lavish banquet for three school chums. When he introduces a mysterious servant (Sonia Braga) to his guests, his revelation of how he ruined the life of this beautiful and strong woman becomes a confessional for Pavenic and his guests which changes their lives.
