A hard-bitten newspaper reporter is drawn back into the world of sleaze he had hoped to have left behind, and this time it goes right to the top.

乔安娜带着年幼的儿子阿尔菲搬到了宁静的弗林斯特德镇，寻求一个全新的开始。然而，她很快就卷入了当地母亲们的生活以及社区中令人不安的人际关系。当乔安娜偶然发现一则关于镇上有一名儿童杀手的网络谣言时，她利用这一谣言在学校门口赢得了妈妈们的好感。随着流言的传播，猜疑也在不断加剧……

《黑道无国界 McMafia》的制作公司Cuba Pictures正在开发根据小说改编的剧集《谣言 The Rumour》。该剧同名原著作者Lesley Kara借鉴了现实中的英国儿童杀人犯Mary Bell创作了这部小说。剧中，单身母亲Joanna在校门口聊天时听到一个谣言：一个当年声名狼藉的儿童杀人犯以新身份居住在这个小镇上。起初，Joanna只把这当作闲聊，但随着谣言不断传播，最终变得尽人皆知。谣言称，48年前，10岁的Sally McGowan刺死了Robbie Harris，如今没有照片、刚获释的她就住在这个小镇。随着谣言愈演愈烈，意外被卷入其中的Joanna不得不不惜一切代价保护自己所爱的人。

Full performance of Graham Parker & The Rumour from Judd Apatow's "This Is 40". Shot at the historic Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles, This Is Live showcases both classic songs such as "Local Girls" and "Protection" and new favorites including "Stop Cryin' About The Rain" and "Long Emotional Ride."

Before there was punk, before there was new wave there was Graham Parker and the Rumour. The genesis of the seventies attitude the band was lost in time. This film, ten years in the making, offers a heartfelt look at the lives of all the members focusing on the elusive recluse lead singer and songwriter Graham Parker. Contributions come from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Nick Lowe, Joe Jackson.

傾きかけた老舗の酒屋の主・健吉（汐見）の娘、邦江（千葉）と紀美子（梅園）。しかし、紀美子は愛人のお葉（伊藤）の子であった。邦江は、健吉とお葉、紀美子が一緒に暮らせるように、自分は結婚して家を出ようとする。チェーホフの『桜の園』から着想した作品。