"Two men. Two different worlds. One final decision."
Shelby Coles (Halle Berry) is engaged to marry talented white jazz musician Meade Howell, but the pair face opposition from both Meade's family, who object to an inter-racial marriage, and Shelby's parents, who want her to marry a professional. As Shelby is afflicted by pre-marital doubts, handsome Lute McNeil arrives on the scene, determined to make Shelby his at any cost.
Shelby Coles

Meade Howell

Corinne Coles

Lute McNeil

Ellen Coles

Liz Odis

Isaac Coles

Clark Coles

Gram (Miss Caroline)

Dr. Havermeyer

Lincoln Odis

Hannibal

Eunice

Emmaline

Josephine

Preacher

Mr. Hawkins
Gigi
Nita
Barbie McNeil
Mattie McNeil
Sabina
Young Corinne
Sorority Girl
Dean Wright
Ovalite Man
Dockhaven Hostess
Young Isaac
Female Patient
Young Clark

Willa
Florist

Tina McNeil
Minister