original_query: What is the relationship between the husband and wife in the movie based on the novel "Metroland" by Julian Barnes?
query: What is the relationship between the husband and wife depicted in Julian Barnes' novel and subsequent film adaptation, "Metroland"?
answer: The movie "Metroland", based on Julian Barnes' novel, explores the evolving and somewhat strained relationship between a husband and wife living in the Metro-land area.  The film focuses on the development of their relationship.