What does the cryptic crossword clue "A Coen brother's film worker finishing early (5)" mean?

The definition is "A Coen brother". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ET (synonym="the Extra-Terrestrial") + HAN (synonym="HAN") = ETHAN; definition: "A Coen brother's" The answer is ETHAN.

A Coen brother's film worker finishing early (5)

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