In New York City, two disillusioned men hatch a desperate plan to win their unhappy loves — only to lose everything when the women find solace, and ultimately love, in each other.

SYNOPSIS:

New York, the year 2000. George is a worn-out artist who dreams of becoming famous for his comics, although his drawings are primitive and his self-belief is nearly gone. He’s drinking in a bar when he runs into Steve — a former schoolmate who now works as a film extra. During their conversation, George confesses he doesn’t want to live anymore. Steve, meanwhile, is stuck in a loveless marriage with Dorothy, being secretly in love with his fitness trainer, Marilyn. The problem is that Dorothy refuses to give him a divorce.

Steve then comes up with a cynical plan: he invites George over for dinner and introduces him to Dorothy, hoping they’ll fall for each other. The plan works — Dorothy falls in love with George and agrees to the divorce.

After the separation, she gets the house and all shared assets. George moves in with her, and Steve begins living with Marilyn. It seems everyone has gotten what they wanted.

But life quickly changes course. George doesn’t earn anything and continues dreaming of fame, while Dorothy is forced to work as a waitress to support them both. At the same time, Marilyn loses her job and spends her days lying on the couch, watching soap operas. Steve realizes he’s once again trapped.

One evening, George and Dorothy come to a bar where they unexpectedly run into Steve and Marilyn. The atmosphere is tense but gradually shifts into conversation. Surprisingly, a spark ignites between Dorothy and Marilyn. They find common ground and enjoy each other's company. Later, they meet again — this time without the men.

The story takes a new turn: Dorothy leaves George, Marilyn leaves Steve. They become a couple. And over time, both women realize that they are genuinely better off with each other than with either of the men. It’s not a fling, but a deep decision that brings them peace and a sense of self-worth.

George and Steve, left with nothing, end up back at the bar. Everything they tried to build has fallen apart. Their women are together. Their past is dead. And they no longer believe in a future.

In the final scene, they stand on a bridge, holding hands. And we don’t know whether they’ll jump — or step back. Their fate remains unknown.