This is the story of the lovely Kate Swallow and the loves of her life. At the start she is with Alec Bolton, a noted author, who discourages her when she wants to write a novel. Later she is swept off her feet by Alecs publisher, Vanni Corso, and leaves Alec for Vanni. She writes another novel and Vanni tells her he doesn't think the book will sell. Both of their actions are an indication of their vanity and fear of losing her.
Carole Bouquet
as Kate Swallow
Christopher Walken
as Vanni Corso
Jonathan Pryce
as Alec Bolton
Geraldine Somerville
as Saleswoman
Beth Goddard
as Student
Sheila Hancock
as Judith
Anna Manahan
as Bianca
Fernando Guillén Cuervo
as Ángel
Tom Wilkinson
as Bob
Marisa Benlloch
as Carmen
Paul Bentall
as Drunken Man
Bhasker Patel
as Jaboul
