Ethan Frome

“A classic tale of forbidden passion”

The household is failing, and the cause is Zenobia (Joan Allen), whose constant illness leaves her unable to manage the work. She needs help, so a young cousin, Mattie Silver (Patricia Arquette), comes to live with her and Ethan (Liam Neeson), bringing a spirit the house has gone without. John Madden keeps them in one cramped kitchen, Ethan glancing at the girl across the table, Zenobia watching from her chair.