Taking place in Quebec City, the film tells the story of a lawyer and a patron of the arts, Albert Frédéric, who, earlier in life, caused a murder and made it look like an accident for financial gain.
A reporter, fired after refusing to give names to a 1951 House Un-American Activities Committee, takes a part-time job as companion to an old lady. While working she overhears a noisy argument in the neighboring house, being conducted largely in German and involving her HUAC prosecutor. She begins to investigate, enlisting the help of the FBI Agent initially detailed to surveil her.
Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.
Alex orta yaş krizine giriyor ve onun için çok zor bir dönem haline gelir. Evlilik mücadelesi veriyor, oğluyla ilgili endişeleniyor ve ailesi için insanları öldürme işi hayatının en stresli kısmı haline geldi. Bir terapistin yardımını ister ve bekleme odasındaki bir kadının bağlandığını farkeder..