The Door in the Floor

In the heart-rending tale of Ted and Marion Cole, their world is irrevocably shattered as they grapple with the tragic loss of their teenage sons in a car accident. As the couple struggles to navigate through the profound grief that ensues, Marion's emotional distance from both her husband and daughter, Ruth, becomes increasingly apparent.In an attempt to cope, Ted turns to his writing and hires an enigmatic student named Eddie as his assistant. Strikingly similar in appearance to one of their deceased sons, Eddie's presence stirs a whirlwind of emotions within the family. Unable to find solace with each other, Marion and Ted separately embark on new relationships; Marion starts an affair with Eddie while Ted indulges in a fling with his neighbor, Evelyn.As each character stumbles through their own misguided search for solace, the film masterfully explores themes of grief, betrayal, and the complexities of human connection amidst tragedy. This poignant, deeply intimate narrative unravels the layers of a family's collapse and eventual reconstruction in the face of immense loss.