A young historian rents a lodge in the Irish countryside to finish his biography of Sir Isaac Newton, but becomes distracted by his landlords, the Lawless family, who are struggling to make ends meet. The family's dynamics are complex, with the husband drinking heavily, the wife withdrawn, and their niece Ottilie seeking escape from their miserable life.
Reflections
A historian retreats to a rural Irish lodge to complete his biography of Sir Isaac Newton, but becomes captivated by his eccentric and troubled landlords, the Lawless family.
