Lily's recalcitrant about the notion that she must marry a rich man in order to survive. She smokes and puts money on cards and turns down dates with rich prospects. But she is beset by scandal caused by jealous friends and suitors. Dealing with this makes Lily slowly unravel. The scenes and sets look like something out of an art book you'd have on your coffee table.
Every frame is a painting.
The cinematographer is a genius working on celluloid canvas. The cast is wonderful. Eric Stoltz, Anthony LaPaglia, and Dan Aykroyd as her line of suitors are terrific. With Stolz putting in the best performance. When he first saw a photo of Gillian Anderson, he likened her to one of Sargent's portraits, then cast her as Lily.