In the vibrant heart of Manhattan, Marty (a high-powered literary agent accustomed to her solitude) finds her escape in vivid dreams that whisk her away to the sunlit landscapes of Provence, France. Unbeknownst to Marty, Marie - a widow content with her quiet life alongside her two daughters - has been experiencing similar daydreams that mirror Marty’s reality. As the two women plunge deeper into the enigma of their intertwined fates, they begin to believe that the other might simply be a figment of their imagination.
Marty’s psychiatrist, Dr. Peters, theorizes that her dreams stem from a longing for a simpler existence, filled with the joys of motherhood. Contrastingly, Marie's therapist, Dr. Langer, deduces that she craves the thrill and excitement that lie beyond her tranquil household.
By sheer happenstance, Marty finds herself in a business connection with Aaron, a brilliant accountant, and their camaraderie soon blossoms into a romance. As she navigates the complexities of love, Marty hesitates to share the extraordinary reality of her dream life with Aaron, fearing that he may not comprehend or accept her unique situation. In parallel, Marie finds herself captivated by William, a charismatic writer, but struggles to open up about her dream existence, especially as she grapples with her budding affection for Aaron in her dream realm.
The dynamics shift as William's jealousy surfaces, while Aaron remains doubtful yet steadfastly supportive of Marty's happiness. As Marie and Marty journey through their respective lives, the distinction between fantasy and reality begins to fade. The plot thickens on a trip to Paris that Marie takes with William, when she discovers an ashtray from the hotel that actually belongs to Marty.
As the two women start to unravel the threads linking their lives, they realize that the tangible, real-world elements consistently trace back to Marty's reality in New York. Ultimately, Marty must confront a bittersweet truth – her life in Manhattan embodies reality, while her experiences in the dream world of Marie are mere illusions.
Throughout this surreal adventure, both women uncover profound connections entwining their parallel existences. In an emotionally charged discovery, Marie’s daughters manifest as reflections of her own childhood at ages 7 and 11, and her beloved friend Jessie represents the cherished memories of her late mother, who had passed away when she was just eleven.
With an enriched understanding of herself, Marty decides to share her journals with Aaron, striving to connect the disparate threads of their worlds.
