Christina and David Phelps, a married couple, return to the US from Heidelberg, Germany, where they've been living for two years. David has been offered a job at a prestigious architecture firm in New York City, and Christina has a job opportunity at the Rockefeller Institute. They visit the Phelps family home on their way to New York, where Christina meets David's family, including his controlling mother, who has a history of manipulating her sons.
The Silver Cord
A powerful mother's disapproval threatens to destroy her son's happiness with his new wife, as she secretly works to undermine their relationship and her other son's engagement.
