The film opens on Ada, a mature woman on her way to an island where she will begin her new job as carer for old Oskar, a man condemned to a
vegetative state. In the wealthy man's huge villa, Ada makes the acquaintance of his young wife, Joanna, gorgeous and graceful, reminiscent of the
femme fatales of American noirs. The two approach each other, brush against each other, search each other in mind and body without ever reaching a real climax. Until the moment when Joanna, the film's true protagonist, realizes the disgust she feels at being condemned to isolation and submission, at being exploited by those around her. Including her lover, Joaquin. (PW)