INTERVIEW: Christopher Walken and Catherine Keener

The transcript discusses the dynamics of a quartet, likening it to a dysfunctional family. It explores the reserved reaction of a character upon discovering a relationship between a member and her daughter, contrasting it with a more typical emotional response. The conversation delves into the intricacies of relationships within the group, highlighting personal connections and the need for careful navigation due to past estrangements and closeness to other family members. The discussion concludes with an acknowledgment of a transgression by a character named Daniel.

How is the quartet described in the discussion?

• As a musical ensemble

• As a competitive team

• As a dysfunctional family

• As a harmonious group

What is the interviewer's expectation of a typical mother's reaction?

• To be joyful

• To lose her mind

• To be supportive

• To be indifferent

What does the character's reserved reaction suggest about her personality?

• She is aggressive

• She is indifferent

• She is naive

• She is wise

What is highlighted about the character's relationship with her daughter?

• They have a strained relationship

• They are indifferent to each other

• They are best friends

• They are very close

Who is perceived to have committed a transgression in the quartet?

• The father

• Catherine

• Daniel

• The daughter