Pulsion

Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.

An injured figure skater is sent to the mountains to recover from an injury. Once there, she meets an ex-hockey player and his young daughter and begins to realise that something is missing from her life.

Glimpses of Chaucer penning his famous work are sprinkled through this re-enactment of several of his stories.

Dressed in a long raincoat, Eve follows the handyman around as he makes his appointed rounds. She witnesses humorous run-ins on his various errands. But why is she watching him so carefully?

A night of attempted seduction is recalled from the perspectives of the woman, the man, a lecherous doorman and a psychoanalyst.