Frank is a librarian with a deep romantic streak. Struck with love for a beautiful stranger named Miranda (Christina Ricci), he dares to voice his feelings and winds up in a whirlwind of intrigue. The elusive Miranda presents many faces - businesswoman, dancer, and dominatrix - and though Frank enjoys the chase, he questions if he can maintain his hold on such an enigmatic creature. John Simm, Kyle MacLachlan, and John Hurt also star in this darkly comic romance.