Chapel of Rest is a dramatic comedy in which two young brothers are introduced to the ceremony of death while attending their grandfather's wake. When curiosity gets the better of them, the boys sneak into the chapel to see the body--but their fascination quickly gives way to mischief.

When talented young writer Elizabeth Wurtzel earns a scholarship to Harvard, she sees it as her chance to escape the pressures of her working-class background and concentrate on her true talent. But what starts out so promising leads to self-destructive behavior and paralyzing depression that reflects an entire generation's struggle to navigate the effects of divorce, drugs, sex, and high expectations.