Joseph Hilditch (Bob Hoskins) is an eccentric chef who lives in a large country manor. He befriends a young woman named Felicia (Elaine Cassidy), who has come to town searching for her boyfriend. Felicia is attached to the seemingly harmless and extremely helpful Hilditch, trusting him, entering his home - and his life - only to discover, too late, that she is not the first woman this man has taken in - although she may be the last.