Wimpy young executive Michael is about to get pulverized by a jealous boyfriend in a bar when a handsome, mysterious stranger steps in—and then disappears. Later that night, Michael runs into a stranger on a pier, who wheedles his way into Michael's life and turns it upside down.

James Spader
as Michael Boll

Rob Lowe
as Alex

Lisa Zane
as Claire

Marcia Cross
as Ruth Fielding

Rosalyn Landor
as Britt

Kathleen Wilhoite
as Leslie

Tony Maggio
as Patterson

Palmer Lee Todd
as Naked Woman

Jeff Kaake
as Willie

Christian Clemenson
as Pismo Boll