Annie becomes entangled in a missing persons case involving Jessica King (Katie Holmes), a socialite who disappears after an affair.

The story follows (Cate Blanchett), a widowed mother of three who makes a living giving psychic "readings" for her neighbors.

Billy Bob Thornton and Tom Epperson. Thornton based the script on his own mother's experiences as a self-proclaimed psychic.

Suspicion initially falls on Donnie Barksdale (Keanu Reeves), an abusive husband who threatens Annie.