An aging actress, desperate to hold on to her fame, visits her elderly brother’s country resort for a trip with friends and family, including her son. She brings her younger lover, who’s a successful writer, and a flurry of tangled relationships take over the focus for the weekend.

Comedy dances with tragedy in this elegant adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s timeless play about love and creative aspiration. Starring Annette Benning, Elisabeth Moss, and Saoirse Ronan, Michael Mayer’s fifth feature is resplendent with actorly talent and adorned with elaborate spectacle.