sex, lies, and videotape

Ann Bishop Mullany talks to her psychiatrist about her dreams and frustrations in her marriage. She reveals her loss of sexual desire and irritation towards her husband, John, for inviting an old friend to their home without her consent.

While Ann is in therapy, John is having an affair with Ann's sister, Cynthia. They share a sexually charged conversation, revealing their feelings and desires for each other, indicating the tension within the family.

Ann, John, and Graham have dinner together, where John criticizes Graham for changing since their glory days. The conversation becomes tense as Graham shares his thoughts on liars, further escalating the underlying tension between John and Graham.

The next day, Ann accompanies Graham to search for an apartment, which he promptly rents. This moment marks the beginning of a new chapter in their relationship, and Ann starts to open up about her views on sex.

At a café, Graham confesses to Ann that he is impotent, revealing his struggles with intimacy. This deepens their conversation about sexuality and sets a tone of vulnerability between them.

After an intense day, Cynthia visits John to fulfill her sexual desires, which highlights her manipulative nature. She goes to his house, where he waits in a provocative manner, complicating their affair.

Ann visits Graham's apartment unexpectedly and discovers him watching videotapes of his old girlfriends discussing their sexual lives. This disturbs her, and she grapples with the implications of his obsession.

Cynthia reveals to Ann that she made a videotape with Graham, implying something sexual occurred. Ann is horrified and confronts Cynthia about her relationship with Graham, hinting at the tension building between the sisters.

Ann confronts John about his whereabouts, suspecting infidelity. The confrontation becomes tense, but John maintains his innocence, causing Ann to question her perceptions and the trust in their relationship.

While cleaning, Ann finds Cynthia's lost pearl earring, which leads her to piece together John's betrayal. Enraged, she reacts violently and decides to leave the house, realizing the extent of the deception she has been living in.

Ann arrives at Graham's apartment, seeking comfort and understanding. They have a revealing conversation about their feelings and desires, leading Ann to propose making her own videotape.

After watching Ann's videotape, which reveals her sexual dissatisfaction, John becomes enraged and storms into Graham's apartment to confront him. This encounter leads to violence and further complicates their relationships.

During a quiet moment, Graham admits to Ann that he has struggled with lying and unresolved issues from his past relationship. They share vulnerable moments that deepen their emotional connection.

John faces professional fallout as he learns that his most important client has moved on due to his irresponsible behavior. This revelation signifies the consequences of his actions both personally and professionally.

Ann surprises Cynthia at her bar job with a birthday present, signifying a small reconciliation between the sisters. This moment marks the beginning of healing their fractured relationship as Ann seeks solace with Graham.