The story of Nola Darling's simultaneous sexual relationships with three different men is told by her and by her partners and other friends. All three men wanted her to commit solely to them; Nola resists being "owned" by a single partner.

Tracy Camilla Johns
as Nola Darling

Tommy Redmond Hicks
as Jamie Overstreet

John Canada Terrell
as Greer Childs

Spike Lee
as Mars Blackmon

Raye Dowell
as Opal Gilstrap

Joie Lee
as Clorinda Bradford

S. Epatha Merkerson
as Doctor Jamison

Bill Lee
as Sonny Darling

Cheryl Burr
as Ava

Aaron Dugger
as Noble