Thirty-nine-year Older divorcé Louise Harrington (Linney) works at the admissions office at Columbia University School of the Arts. She's unnerved when she receives an application in F. Scott Feinstadtthe identical name of her high school sweetheart that was killed in a car accident, also calls the student to arrange a meeting. Painting style, mannerisms his physical appearance resemble the ones of the love, and she begins to guess the artist may be the reincarnation of her fire. Hours later meeting, the two embark upon an occasion. Complicating the life of Louise have been her relationship that plagued their marriage. Her ne'er-do-well brother Sammy, who is preferred by their mommy Ellie despite his short comings. Along with her very best friend Missy, that seems intent on doing the same with the edition that is contemporary also stole the Scott before his passing out of Louise.