Playing by Heart (1998)

In the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, eleven eloquent individuals navigate the turbulent waters of love and betrayal. Paul, an astute producer of Hannah's popular television cooking show, is pushed to reveal a past indiscretion as Hannah's curiosity grows, challenging their professional harmony. In a poignant subplot, Mark, succumbing to A.I.D.S., is joined by his mother at his bedside, their conversation a courageous dance around the truth. Meredith, scarred by past relationships, resists the allure of Trent's charisma, but his tenacity is unwavering. Meanwhile, the vivacious Joan, a modern social butterfly, struggles to draw the reclusive Keenan into her lively world, his hesitance a tantalizing mystery. All the while, a pair of clandestine lovers rendezvous in hotel rooms, their illicit encounters marred by her reluctance to let their relationship evolve. Elsewhere, Hugh spins sorrowful yarns to captivate women in bars, his tales as complex as the week that awaits. As the week unfurls, their intertwining narratives converge, weaving a tapestry of love and loss in the City of Angels.

Playing by Heart is a comedy movie featuring Gillian Anderson and directed by Willard Carroll.

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