 Diane (Connie Nielsen) works for a French firm bidding to purchase a Japanese animation outfit. Diane maliciously hatches a plot to take the job of her supervisor Karen. The plan succeeds, but then Diane faces problems when a competing American firm, represented by Elaine (Gina Gershon), becomes involved. Diane s assistant Elise remains loyal to Karen, and she frustrates Diane s every move. When it comes to light that the one of the concerned parties controls an Internet site which broadcasts actual torture, the plot thickens.