Art Garfunkel stars in this powerful psychological drama directed by Nicolas Roeg Told in flashback it tells the story Alex (Garfunkel) who whilst lecturing in Vienna begins a passionate affair with a young American Milena (Theresa Russell) Unable to cope with her promiscuity Alex becomes increasingly possessive When she winds up in hospital after a drug overdose Harvey Keitel's investigating officer must work out if it was attempted suicide or if the retold events lead to a different conclusion