Conversations with Friends

In the summer before their final year in college, Frances and her best friend, Bobbi, meet an impressive writer, Melissa. Frances finds herself drawn to Melissa's husband, Nick.

At Melissa's birthday party, Frances finds herself alone with Nick. They can't resist the attraction between them and kiss. Frances agonises over what this all might mean.

Back in Dublin, Frances and Nick meet to discuss the kiss. Their attraction deepens, and they begin an affair. Things become more complicated when Nick leaves for the summer.

Frances and Bobbi travel to Croatia to join Melissa and Nick on holiday. Having not spoken to Nick in a few weeks, Frances learns he has had a tough time recently, and they both realise that they are still attracted to each other.

As Frances and Nick grow closer, things become tense between Bobbi and Frances. Bobbi can sense Nick's attraction to Frances and becomes frustrated with Frances's reluctance to talk about it. A visit from Melissa's agent raises tensions.

In Ireland, tensions remain unresolved with Bobbi. Frances visits her mother but ends up in hospital when she experiences severe abdominal pain. Before returning to Dublin, she visits her father and is confronted by his growing alcoholism.