A young historian rents a lodge in the Irish countryside to work on his biography of Sir Isaac Newton, but becomes distracted by his landlords, the struggling Lawless family. The family's patriarch, Edward, is a heavy drinker, his wife Charlotte is introverted, and their niece Ottilie is desperate to escape her miserable life. The historian begins to enjoy the countryside and starts a relationship with Ottilie, but his true interest lies with Mrs. Lawless, Charlotte.
Reflections
A renowned historian escapes to a remote Irish lodge to complete his Newton biography, but becomes embroiled in the intricate lives of the enigmatic and troubled Lawless family, his hosts.
