Actress Myrtle Gordon (Gena Rowlands) is a functioning alcoholic actress who is a few days from the opening night of her latest play, concerning a woman distraught about aging. One night a car kills one of Myrtle's fans who is chasing her limousine in an attempt to get the star's attention. Myrtle internalizes the accident and goes on a spiritual quest, but fails to finds the answers she is after. As opening night inches closer and closer, fragile Myrtle must find a way to make the show go on.

Three women, Lili, Mado and Pascale, compete for Robby's attention until he suddenly proposes to Mado. As the wedding date arrives, Lili tries one more time for Robby's affections.

Directed by Chantal Akerman

1986