This examination of a famous scandal from the 1970s explores the relationship between Barbara Baekeland and her only son, Antony. Barbara, a lonely social climber unhappily married to the wealthy. But remote plastics heir Brooks Baekeland dotes on Antony, who is homosexual. As Barbara tries to “cure” Antony of his sexuality. Sometimes by seducing him herself — the groundwork is laid for a murderous tragedy.