Following her parents' death, Vanessa was raised in a convent. Due to an inheritance, she travels to Hong Kong to learn that she inherited a chain of bordellos. Soon, Vanessa has trouble coping as she's thrust into her new world of carnal delights.

Vanessa is based on the untimely death of Vanessa Jordan. A work about loss and Michelangelo.

A woman is dissatisfied with her husband and resorts to another woman.

Vanessa was a British talk show presented by Vanessa Feltz. Vanessa Feltz was eventually sacked for asking for much money. Vanessa Feltz's show was replaced by Trisha Goddard.

In documentary fashion, drag queens are shown preparing for a performance, of which clips are also shown.

While waiting for the train to pass (Bennet), an out-of-town businessman notices a destitute girl (Vanessa), freezing in the cold. Suspecting that she will throw herself under the train, he takes the girl with him to a nearby restaurant for a warm meal. During the conversation, Vanessa tells Bennet her sad life story and reveals to him her inborn talent. Bennet offers the girl 10,000 dollars to turn her life around, but in return he asks for her only "treasure"-her virginity!