Version 1: Reckless desire wreaks havoc over Memorial Day weekend as a family confronts the volatile and fragile nature of love. A modern retelling of Anton Chekhovs "The Seagull", set in rural New England. Meryl Streep has played the role of Irina on Broadway, but in this movie, Cherry Jones takes on the character. Its interesting to note that Jones originated the role of Sister Aloysius in Doubt on Broadway, while Streep was chosen to portray her on screen.