In an era where love and ambition collide, a successful architect from New York faces the most challenging dilemma of his life: balancing his brilliant career with a tumultuous relationship. After a promising start, his marriage begins to falter when his wife, an independent and passionate woman, feels that her own talent is overshadowed by her husband's constant demands.
As tensions mount, she decides to confront her fate and explore her artistic potential. However, this quest for self-definition tests not only their relationship but also her personal resolve. The story takes an unexpected turn when an old friend reappears, ready to offer her the attention and validation she craves, complicating matters even further.
The protagonist is forced to reflect on what love and loyalty truly mean, questioning whether professional success is worth it if you lose what you love. Amid a haze of melancholy and self-discovery, both characters must confront their own choices and societal expectations in a society still grappling with gender roles.
With its characteristic visual style of the era and witty dialogues, this film becomes a profound study on the complexities of marriage, identity, and the search for personal happiness, leaving the audience pondering the true meaning of "being oneself."