A Simple Misunderstanding

Alison Munro, a bored and lonely housewife trapped in an unhappy and loveless marriage, seeks the counsel of a therapist, Dr. Teagarten, which brings out her husband's suspicion and jealousy. After George forbids her from seeing Dr. Teagarten again, Alison defies his wishes and, in a moment of despair, makes inappropriate advances to the doctor, forcing him to cancel their sessions. As Alison becomes more detached from her husband and increasingly desperate for the doctor's attention, it leads her to make a false accusation toward the doctor, triggering her husband's rage, and leading to tragic consequences for all involved.