When Goldie Hawns soldier husband goes off to fight in World War II, she very much against his wishes first takes a job in an aircraft factory, and then makes friends with the towns loose woman, Christine Lahti who received an Oscar nomination for her role.
If that wasnt enough, she also falls for sexy, softhearted trumpet-player Kurt Russell, and begins a tentative affair. A wistful, bitter-sweet comedy romance from Demme (The Silence of the Lambs), helped along by great performances from Hawn and Russell who, incidentally fell in love on set that captures the feel of the time.