Set in the countryside of Cuba, a domineering father exerts a strong influence over his family. However, when he suddenly disappears, his 13 year old daughter Lili is distraught. Attempting to bring him back, she uses a spiritual ritual and uncovers an uncomfortable truth.
某知名小說家(斯特里普飾)要到英國去領(lǐng)獎她的兩位老朋友坎迪斯·伯根和安·韋斯特飾)侄子(盧卡斯·奇斯飾)與她一乘船出行,在船,大家掀起了一充滿回憶、遺憾辯論的狂歡,她侄子還跟她的助(嘉瑪·陳飾)培養(yǎng)了親密關(guān)系。