Paul Schrader writes and directs this American crime drama starring Willem Dafoe as John LeTour, who delivers drugs for upmarket dealer Ann (Susan Sarandon). A former addict now in his 40s and suffering from insomnia, John begins to see the importance of changing his life and making a fresh start. At the same time, he begins to recognise his feelings for Ann, while she sees a foray into the cosmetics business as the way out of her destructive lifestyle.