A US politician (Sam Waterston) visits his poet friend (John Heard) in Mont. St. Michael, France. While walking through the medieval island discussing their philosophies of life they happen upon Sonja (Liv Ullman), a scientist in recluse, who joins in their conversation. The two men listen to the ideas of this brilliant woman and discuss how her ideas can work in their own politician and poet lives.
After the parties, jobs, and hook-ups well into their thirties, eight friends are trying to hold on to their group as they learn that while growing up is hard, staying close is harder.
Dragonfly is about unlikely friendships. Seeing a lack of care, COLLEEN decides to care for ELSIE. Never sure of her motivations, Dragonfly is a chillingly tense narrative that will make you question your preconceived judgements.