Mara, a young creative writing professor, is struggling with problems in her marriage to an experimental musician. One day, Matt, a charismatic, free-spirited author from her past, wanders onto her university campus. Bonded by their shared interests, the two gradually become closer. When Mara’s husband unexpectedly cancels plans to drive her to an out-of-town conference, Matt accompanies Mara on the trip instead. Along the way, the tension surrounding their undefined relationship slowly grows.

젊은 문예창작과 교수인 마라는 결혼 생활에 어려움을 겪고 있던 도중, 과거에 알고 지내던 자유로운 영혼의 작가 매트와 재회한다. 둘 사이의 유대감이 자라면서, 친밀하지만 정의되지 않은 관계에 대한 부담감도 커진다.