The day of her party arrives, and Clarissa (Vanessa Redgrave) feels somewhat uneasy. Her husband, a politician (John Standing), has abandoned her for a lunch meeting on this significant occasion, prompting her to go out for flowers before discovering an unexpected guest upon her return. Peter (Michael Kitchen) brings with him shared history, and as the story progresses, we see glimpses of their past through flashback…

The day of her celebration arrives, and Clarissa (Vanessa Redgrave) feels some nervousness. Her husband, a politician (John Standing), has abandoned her for a midday meal on this significant occasion, so she goes out to purchase flowers before discovering an unexpected guest awaiting her return. Peter (Michael Kitchen) shares a past with her, and as the story progresses, we gain insight into that history through flas…