Upon release from prison, Billy (Vincent Gallo) pledges to introduce his new wife to his mother—a commitment made impulsively due to a couple of factors. Initially, he doesn't have a wife, and secondly, he urgently needs to find a restroom. While dealing with this immediate need, he meets Layla (Christina Ricci), whom he believes can also resolve his marital predicament; consequently, he essentially forces her into h…

The movie is largely a slog to get through, though Christina Ricci’s presence is undeniably charming, and the song “Heart of the Sunrise” finds its place effectively, contributing to a strong underlying theme. After spending five years in prison close to Buffalo, a despondent man (Vincent Gallo) is freed and promptly abducts a young girl from a ballet school (Christina Ricci). She unexpectedly consents to play alo…