An aspiring singer's performing career comes quickly to an end, but her way with words allows her to carve out a successful job as a songwriter for other artists. Her reputation grows, and although struggling in a difficult marriage she still dreams of performing her own material. Sixties-set drama, starring Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, Patsy Kensit and John Turturro. The soundtrack features original compositions by Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello