After a spectacular film tour of the most colorful cities in Europe (Barcelona sensual, romantic Paris and bursting with humor Rome), Woody Allen returns to his native America.

Jasmine (Cate Blanchett) accustomed to a comfortable existence alongside her husband-businessman Hall (Alec Baldwin). The world of luxury mansions and limousines, dinner at the most expensive restaurants in New York and shopping in the boutiques of top designers. But when Hal is arrested on charges of embezzlement, and the accounts of marriage blocked her orderly life from day to day changes beyond recognition. To soothe the nerves and avoid embarrassing encounters with friends from New York's elite, Jasmine moves to San Francisco to live temporarily with her sister Ginger (Sally Hawkins). Quickly comes into conflict with Chilim (Bobby Cannavale), straightforward fiance sister. Looking for man for himself, decides on the occasion of happy Ginger and find her a more suitable partner.

Soon sister learns entertainment Ala (Louis CK), but about Jasmine considerations will seek temperamental doctor (Michael Stuhlbarg) and gallant diplomat Dwight (Peter Sarsgaard), fascinated by her beauty and aristocratic refinement. Complicated male-female relationships will be an opportunity for performances brilliant humor of Woody Allen, who, with his shrewdness and intelligence is scored human weaknesses of his characters.