In a narrative that intertwines the time and lives of three women, the story unfolds over a decisive day in each of their lives. First, we find ourselves in London in 1923, where Virginia Woolf, the renowned author, confronts her inner demons and the pressure of writing her latest novel. As she battles with her mental health and the oppression of her surroundings, her thoughts transform into a beautiful yet torturous torrent of creativity and despair.
The second thread takes us to the 1950s in California, where Laura Brown, a devoted mother, feels trapped in the life of a housewife and struggles with her existential dissatisfaction. As she immerses herself in Woolf's work, she becomes weakened by guilt and longing for a more authentic and fulfilling life. Laura's life reaches a critical point when she must decide whether to remain in her home or follow her own path.
Finally, we move to modern New York, where Clarissa Vaughan, a successful editor, is preparing a party for her friend Richard, a poet in the final days of his battle with AIDS. Through her personal connections and memories of Woolf's work, Clarissa begins to reflect on love, loss, and the meaning of time. The fates of these three women intertwine in a powerful meditation on life, literature, and the quest for meaning in a world that often seems to fade away.