In the Bedroom is a 2001 American independent drama film that delves into the inner dynamics of a family in transition. Set in Maine during the fleeting summer, the story revolves around the lives of Matt Fowler, a local doctor, his New York-born wife Ruth, a music teacher, and their son who is entangled in a relationship with an older single mother. The narrative takes a tragic turn, enveloping the characters in an unfathomable ordeal.