Emotional turmoil and her own weakness have brought her to the edge of a deep abyss. Oscar winner Julie Christie stars in the story of London starlet Diana Scott, a woman who wanted to take on more than she could handle. Diana is tired of living with her still immature husband. Meeting successful television journalist Robert opens her eyes, and her affair with influential producer Miles secures her contacts and work as a film actress. She does not struggle with her growing popularity; instead, she fights a tough battle with herself. The young, attractive, unscrupulous woman enjoys life to the fullest and does not think about the consequences. She loses not only the conservative Robert, but also the highly promiscuous Miles, who repays her in kind. Diana, who longs for a strong family background, accepts the offer of an aging Italian prince out of desperation over her own loneliness and becomes his wife. However, even her new large family does not bring her the salvation she desires.