Two Lovers is a romantic drama set in New York City. It tells the story of Leonard (Joaquin Phoenix), an attractive but depressed young man who moves back in with his parents following a recent heartbreak. An aspiring photographer, Leonard works part-time at his father’s dry-cleaners. His concerned parents try to set him up with Sandra (Vinessa Shaw), the sweet and caring daughter of a close family friend.  A big family dinner serves as their introduction and Leonard arranges to see her again.

     Late one night Leonard looks out his bedroom window and notices a ravishing young woman he's never seen before. Michelle (Gwyneth Paltrow) recently moved into an apartment in his family’s building - an apartment paid for by the wealthy married man she’s seeing.

     Leonard is instantly attracted Michelle, an attraction that quickly grows into obsession.  He ardently pursues her in the hope she will break off her affair.  As Michelle begins to fall for Leonard and Leonard discovers hidden depths in Sandra, he is forced to make an impossible decision.