Plot Summary:An impulsive rendezvous with her American employer causes the break-up of Lin's marriage. Her husband, Li, leaves her for a stewardess, but when Lin's baby is born and it is clear that both parents are Chinese, Li grows to accept and love the child. Meanwhile, his girlfriend harbors mounting jealousy, and attempts violence ensues.
1990年代,某城市。林蕙(邬君梅 饰)、李大川(高曙光 饰)夫妇是中学教师,一个偶然机会林蕙结识了美国商人奥利弗·斯通(艾伦·查普林 饰),被其招聘为该公司销售代表。奥利弗赏识林蕙聪明能干,平日里对她关怀有加,这深深剌痛了李大川自尊,但他也无可奈何。即将失业的李大川邂逅洪菲菲(周莉 饰),俩人彼此产生好感。经林蕙引荐,李大川考入奥利弗的公司,成为公司驻南方片的职员。奥利弗与林蕙日久生情,终于突破最后防线,而李大川也在与洪菲菲的一次次不期而遇中擦出爱的火花,最终林与李选择了分手。时间一长,两人都各自感到对待婚姻过于轻率,时常念及当年刚结婚时生活的美好,双方都处在痛苦的纠缠中。痛定思痛,他们决定重归于好......