Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight) and James Spader (Sex, Lies, and Videotape) turn up the heat in this critically acclaimed erotic drama, based on the infamous short story by acclaimed American novelist Mary Gaitskill. Lee Holloway has never had a job. When she applies for a secretarial position at the law office of E. Edward Grey, she realises her true calling: flirting, typing and making coffee. She and her new boss embark on a more personal relationship, crossing the lines of conduct that would shock any human resource director!