The Morel family, living in a coal mining community in England, struggles with emotional manipulation and conflicting values. Walter and Gertrude, the parents, have grown apart, each influencing their adult sons in different ways. Eldest son William has escaped the family's influence by moving to London, while Arthur and Paul remain tied to one parent. Arthur works in the mines, following his father's legacy, while Paul pursues an office job, reflecting his mother's values. Paul's relationships with Miriam and Clara are shaped by his mother's influence, as he struggles to separate love, sex, and marriage.
Sons and Lovers
In a small coal-mining town, a young artist seeks liberation from his suffocating mother's influence to pursue his artistic passions.