Weather announcer Susan (Nick Kidman Nicole Kidman) became the focus of the media for the murder of her suspected husband, and interviews with several parties gradually revealed the process of the incident. Determined to pursue a career in journalism, Susan, despite the opposition of her husband Raleigh (Matt Dillon Matt Dillon)'s Italian family, went all out to prepare for her career, and eventually hired a local cable TV station with only two staff as a "weather girl". Susan's high enthusiasm for work has not been discouraged by the negative environment, constantly put forward work plans, and began to go deep into the school's youth interview series, thus getting to know James (Joaquin Phoenix Joaquin Phoenix) and other three rebellious young people, James is deeply infatuated with Susan. When Susan realized that her husband was becoming an obstacle to her career, she used James to shoot Larry. Susan thought she was the final winner, but things suddenly took a turn for the worse.