Anna-Karin struggles in New York to become a recognized actor, but the roles are small and the competition fierce. When she finally, after 16 years, is offered the lead role as Greta Garbo in a new blockbuster, the door to Hollywood opens for her. She meets "Lars" who becomes her manager and they move to Los Angeles. Everything she dreamed of is now in front of her, it seems almost too good to be true.