When the youngest of her children leaves home, Alice quickly realises that there are problems with her life: the empty nest cliche is proving absolutely true, and she does not love her husband Peter at all. Peter works long hours during the week and plays golf during the weekends--and the thought of spending another 30 years with him is very disturbing. So, for the first time in 26 years, Alice decides to look after herself again, seeking the escape and self-fulfilment she has always wanted ...