保罗·马修斯（尼古拉斯·凯奇 饰）是一名大学教授，某天晚上他出现在了全世界所有人的梦里，从此一夜成名。

Signe and Thomas are in an unhealthy, competitive relationship that takes a vicious turn when Thomas suddenly breaks through as a contemporary artist. In response, Signe makes a desperate attempt to regain her status by creating a new persona hell-bent on attracting attention and sympathy.