The intertwining storylines of an art dealer, a thief, a police chief inspector, a gun dealer, an inventor, a beautician, several bums, and a crazy old man play out as an 18th century chinaware set and a 19th century portrait pass in and out of their hands. A surreal cinematic Rubik's cube that examines the bizarre twists of fate that draw people and possessions together and apart.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1984. Special features: Feature-length audio commentary by critic Phillip Lopate; new essay by critic Giovanni Vimercati; 2014 re-release trailer.