PLOT

Karen, 40, embarks on an intense journey of self-discovery and sexual liberation when she finds love in the arms of a much younger man, Alex.

SYNOPSIS

Karen is a 38-year old divorcée and a successful children’s writer. She lives with Sarah, her troubled 15-year-old daughter.  When Sarah reveals her desire to become a model and go to Paris, Karen’s half-concerned, half-spiteful reaction triggers her daughter to run away from home.

Overwhelmed with guilt and sorrow, Karen tries to drink herself into oblivion. Months later, she stumbles upon a dating Web site, through which she meets up with a collection of younger men for some fast, meaningless sex. When she finds Alex, an 18-year-old computer genius, she finds herself falling in love.

Alex brings Karen back to life with his variety and passion. But when his responsibilities and lies threaten to catch up with him, Alex’s resulting decisions downgrades Karen’s role in his life from rank of secret lover to that of occasional mistress. While trying to put her life back together from Alex’s sudden rejection, Karen has to deal with Jackie, a young woman whose infatuation with Karen puts her squarely in stalker territory.

In addition to Jackie’s incessant harassment, Karen’s life becomes even more confusing when, in hopes that she will find solace in a more stable and mature relationship, Karen’s best friend Mia matches Karen with one of her closest friends. In Sebastian, a French classical pianist, Karen finds a healthy, rational relationship but still longs for the seductive and sensual arms of Alex.

Karen balances her time between both men, but life’s obstacles constantly push her to choose between them. Each option presents to her an unsure path that could lead to a better future or else a lonely one.