A group of academics gather at a lakeside home for dinner, each with their own complicated relationships and secrets. As they discuss sex and their own experiences, their intellectual backgrounds shape the conversations. The evening takes a surprising turn with the arrival of a ninth guest, a working-class man who is in a submissive role in his relationship with one of the women. The night's events are further influenced by a radio interview about the decline of society due to the pursuit of individual happiness.
The Decline of the American Empire
Academics and their significant others gather at a secluded country retreat, leading to explosive discoveries about their relationships and hidden desires.
