Madeleine, a middle-aged English actress, is locked in a struggle with her American husband over their adopted daughter. He career is at an impasse and her marriage is ending. Meanwhile, Oliver, a downsized IBM executive, is living in a homeless shelter. On a typical winter Sunday, Madeleine spies a man who she believes to be Matthew delacorta, a famous film director. she accost Oliver withe the words: “You’re Matthew Delacorta.” This simple phrase, innocent or not, sweeps these tow strangers into a labyrinth of mystery, deception, romance and desire.