Four Rational People

This documentary follows the Emerson String Quartet during their concluding season after five decades of performing. The film blends recollections of their time traveling with reflections on the physical effects of aging. It focuses on the emotional struggle of the musicians as they prepare to leave behind their professional bonds and the music they love, eventually leading to a concluding performance and a transition toward a younger generation of artists.

Written and directed by Tristan Cook, the film features Eugene Drucker, Lawrence Dutton, David Finckel, Philip Setzer, and Paul Watkins appearing as themselves. It was produced in the United States by Company 3, 2023 String Quartet Movie, and deep end. The movie has a runtime of 113 minutes.