Married couple, Ethan and Zeena, are in need an extra hand around the house due to Zeena's debilitated body and constant illness. The young woman who joins them is a beautiful, spirited person. She and Ethan fall in love much to the dismay of Zeena.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Liam NeesonEthan Frome | Ethan Frome |
 Patricia ArquetteMattie Silver | Mattie Silver |
 Joan AllenZenobia Zeeman Frome | Zenobia Zeeman Frome |
 Tate DonovanReverend Smith | Reverend Smith |
 Stephen MendilloNed Hale | Ned Hale |
 Katharine HoughtonMrs. Hale | Mrs. Hale |
 Jay GoedeDenis Eady | Denis Eady |
| GGil RoodConductor | Conductor |
| GGeorge WoodardJotham Powell | Jotham Powell |
 Tom Todoroff2nd Conductor | 2nd Conductor |
 Debbon AyerYoung Ruth Hale | Young Ruth Hale |
 Rob CampbellYoung Ned Hale | Young Ned Hale |