Slightly quirky librarian Frank meets Miranda, a mysterious American woman, whom he immediately falls for. But just who is this woman? She may be a con-artist posing as an insurance saleswoman...

Slightly quirky librarian Frank meets Miranda, a mysterious American woman, whom he immediately falls for. But just who is this woman? She may be a con-artist posing as an insurance saleswoman hired by Christian (John Hurt) or a dominatrix hired by perverted Nailor(Kyle Maclachlan) or, as Frank sees her, a scared young woman looking for someone harmless and innocent.