1958, New York, USA. At this time, Diane Abs (Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman) is still an ordinary woman who only knows her husband and teaches her son. She was born into a wealthy Jewish businessman and her parents run the famous Russek fur shop. The pampered Diane marries the disparate Alan Abs (Ty Brill Ty Burrell) and works hard to assist him in fashion photography. The harsh criticism from her parents' family and the boredom of married life made Diane feel depressed and lonely. One day, a new neighbor Lionel (Robert Downey Robert Downey Jr, Jr.) (acted the role of) appears in Diane's life, she is attracted by each other's mystery, begins to pay attention to and explore everything about Lionel consciously. Before she knew it, her life changed quietly. The film is based on Patricia Bosworth's best-selling biographical novel about Diane Abs published in 1984.