Judah Rosenthal, a successful ophthalmologist, is entangled in an extramarital affair with Dolores Paley, who becomes increasingly threatening about exposing their relationship. Desperate to maintain his marriage and social standing, Judah finds himself considering an extreme solution to his problem. Concurrently, Cliff Stern, a struggling documentary filmmaker, is dealing with his own set of moral dilemmas. He is hired to direct a documentary about his pompous brother-in-law, Lester, a successful television producer, who embodies everything Cliff despises yet envies.

As Judah grapples with the heavy consequences of his actions, Cliff becomes infatuated with Halley Reed, an assistant producer working on Lester's project. Cliff sees Halley as a potential escape from his unsatisfying marriage to Wendy. Both men's stories unfold against a backdrop of moral questioning, examining the complexities of guilt, responsibility, and the choices that define us. Ultimately, the film navigates through the intertwined lives of its characters, exploring whether people can truly escape the repercussions of their moral misdeeds.