In the repressive world of New York in 1905, Lily Bart has attained the age of 29, is still single and is too particular to accept the prospects readily available to her. Eric Stoltz co-stars. After the death of her aunt, Lily's fortunes decline by ever-increasing degrees, as she goes from whimsical concern to pained passion to desperation, a true victim of a cruelly sexist society.
People speak quietly, with utmost politeness, yet the remarks often leave deep, painful scars.
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