A married woman in 1890s Louisiana meets a handsome Creole, reawakening her sexual desires, and is tempted into an affair with the man.
Madame Carmabeau hasn't spoken to her gay son in many years, even though it pains her. Her mindset begins to change after a chance encounter with a sick little girl during her grandson's seventh birthday party
In the turn of the century South, a woman feels unfulfilled by marriage and motherhood and has an affair with a younger man. Later, the woman leaves her family and tries to start a new life alone.