A discontented woman, Plain Jane Hartman, struggles with her mundane existence, only finding pleasure in intimacy while reading Iris Murdoch novels aloud to her eccentric boyfriend. In contrast, her long-time friend Antonia McGill excels in her career and is renowned for her beauty, but is also skilled at ordering food and getting what she wants.
Screenplay
Trapped in a dull routine, Plain Jane Hartman finds comfort in her special bond with her boyfriend, forged through their shared love of Iris Murdoch novels, which brings her brief moments of closeness.