The Circle Game -- Film Description:
"In a powerful story about survival and the journey into the human spirit, The Circle Game captures the despair and hope of two women and a young girl trapped in a struggle of wills. The film starts newcomer Marnie McPhail as Monika, a young, ambitious blues singer and pianist who plays in a dynamic hot band that's trying to break through, attract an agent and cut a record. Monika is attempting to balance work and home life."
-- Toronto International Film Festival

Source:
Toronto International Film Festival [Programme]. Toronto: Toronto International Film Festival, 1994. (p. 110)