A married doctor (Gillian) with two children and her actor sister (Sylvie) face each other after many years. Sylvie, the rebel, blames Gillian for pushing her out of home; Gillian is furious with Sylvie, who she sees as having made irresponsible choices. Despite their different pathways, they find that they are linked by their vulnerability and their love for each other as they each try to come to terms with the world around them.