Struggling author Harry Levine wants his friend Jake's feedback on the manuscript for his new book. At first denying that he has read it, Jake eventually admits that he has, and denounces the piece as the ultimate betrayal of their friendship, forcing Harry to question everything he stands for. .

Has any other love story become so enmeshed in our culture as the tragic story of Romeo and Juliet? In fair Verona the families of Montague and Capulet are locked in a long-standing, bitter blood feud when young Romeo Montague slips into a masquerade party at the Capulet's. During the dance he glimpses Juliet, the daughter of the house, and is struck by love at first sight. She returns his passion and they promise each other everlasting love notwithstanding...