While a brutal revolution rampages just outside his mansion, pleasure-seeking doctor Daniel Pavenic hosts a genteel dinner party. When asked about a photograph of a mysterious woman, Pavenic reveals the sordid details of his erotic obsession with the woman, his aging servant Ana Puscasu, and his attempts to dominate her psychologically. As the evening progresses, Pavenic's guests reveal their own dark secrets as well.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Sonia BragaAna Puscasu | Ana Puscasu |
 Patrick MalahideGeorge Bucsan | George Bucsan |
 Michael GambonDaniel Pavenic | Daniel Pavenic |
 Ion CaramitruCarl Dalakis | Carl Dalakis |
| SSevilla DelofskiIlena | Ilena |
 Nickolas GraceMarius Vernescu | Marius Vernescu |
 Ravil IsyanovLieutenant | Lieutenant |
| MMatt TerdreLeon | Leon |
 John ShrapnelCinca | Cinca |
| KKarl TesslerRoberto Constantin | Roberto Constantin |
 Lisa OrgoliniYoung Ana | Young Ana |
| NNiall RefoyYoung Pavenic | Young Pavenic |
 Andrew TiernanCaptain Jorgu | Captain Jorgu |
 Rade ŠerbedžijaColonel George Lapadus | Colonel George Lapadus |
| LLaura DavenportMarta | Marta |
 Amanda RoyleCora Buscan | Cora Buscan |