A grumpy writer resists his wife's and agent's attempts to goad him into completing his latest novel.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Max von SydowJoe Kaufman | Joe Kaufman |
 Charlotte RamplingIrina Kaufman | Irina Kaufman |
 Martin LandauMac | Mac |
 François MontagutDavid Hirsh | David Hirsh |
| BBernard LuticPostman | Postman |
| JJulie BarzmanGranddaughter | Granddaughter |