The Fowlers are a typical family in Maine. Matt is the town doctor and loves to fish, his wife, Ruth, is the school’s choir leader, and their son, Frank, is home from his first year of college. Frank has fallen in love with Natalie, a mother who isn’t quite divorced yet from her husband, Richard Strout, whose family runs the local cannery. It makes Richard’s blood run cold to see his wife running around with another man. When the affair takes a sudden and tragic turn, the Fowlers are forced to confront the harsh reality of their situation and the inescapable consequences of their actions.
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03:44Franks hurries to Natalie's side after Richard wrecks her house, but things quickly take a turn for the worse. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Richard Strout (William Mapother).- 01:21Matt and Frank enjoy a friendly card game with the boys. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson)
- 01:11Trying to be supportive of Frank's new relationship, Matt and Ruth host a birthday party for Natalie's son, Duncan. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother)
- 03:24Matt expresses his concern about Frank's choices and their potential effect on his future. In this scene: Frank Fowler (Nick Stahl), Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother)
- 02:24On the stand, Natalie is asked to relive the tragic day that Frank was killed. In this scene: Natalie Strout (Marisa Tomei), Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson), Richard Strout (William Mapother)
- 01:33While Matt attempts to move forward after Frank's death, Ruth remains isolated from the outside world. In this scene: Ruth Fowler (Sissy Spacek), Matt Fowler (Tom Wilkinson).
