The life of Harper Sloane (Sarah Polley) seems to follow a straight line. From a rich San Francisco family of lawyers, she is about to enter into the prestigious world of Harvard University. Even if she is not sure that it is for her, her mother Deborah (Jean Smart) is certain. At the marriage of her older sister, Harper falls in love with Cornelius "Connie" Fitzpatrick (Stephen Rea), the much older Irish wedding photographer.

Several weeks later, Harper goes to see Connie to collect the wedding photos. Over a drink, Harper is impressed by Connie's bohemian philosophy and nonchalant style. She had never met anyone living day by day without a thought for tomorrow. After lying in an announcement that she was not accepted to Harvard, a major family crisis ensues and Harper decides to move out and live with her friend Patty (Carrie Preston). But in fact she goes to Connie who becomes her mentor and lover. He nicknames her "Guinevere", a choice that Harper would only understand much later...

Audrey Wells, Screenwriter/Director
Wells worked as a radio journalist before receiving her diploma from UCLA in film production. She has written numerous screenplays including The Truth About Cats and Dogs. Guinevere is her first feature film as both screenwriter and director. The film won the Best Screenplay award at Sundance 99.

Sara Polley, Harper Sloane
Polley began her career at 8 on television and received accolades for her role in The Sweet Hereafter by Atom Egoyan, which received the Grand Prix at Cannes 97. Other film appearances include The Adventures of the Baron of Maunchausen by Terry gilliam, Exotica also by Atom Egoyan, eXistenZ by David Cronenberg and Go! By Doug Liman also in the competition at Deauville 99.

Stephen Rea, Cornelius "Connie" Fitzpatrick
Rea is a confirmed film, television and stage actor. His long collaboration with director Neil Jordan includes seven films together including The Crying Game, for which the actor won the National Society of Film Critics Award for best actor in 1992. They are presently working on their latest film collaboration, In Dreams with Annette Bening, Robert Downey Jr. and Aidan Quinn.