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25 July 2002 (Israel) moreTagline:
A powerful story intertwining the lives of four neighboring families as they struggle to understand each other and, ultimately, themselves. morePlot:
A series of overlapping stories about four suburban families dealing with different maladies. Esther... more | add synopsisAwards:
2 wins & 4 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Better than the 'B' our local newspaper critic gave it moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Glenn Close | ... | Esther Gold | |
| Dermot Mulroney | ... | Jim Train | |
| Jessica Campbell | ... | Julie Gold | |
| Patricia Clarkson | ... | Annette Jennings | |
| Joshua Jackson | ... | Paul Gold | |
| Moira Kelly | ... | Susan Train | |
| Robert Klein | ... | Howard Gold | |
| Timothy Olyphant | ... | Randy | |
| Mary Kay Place | ... | Helen Christianson | |
| Kristen Stewart | ... | Sam Jennings | |
| Alex House | ... | Jake Train | |
| Charlotte Arnold | ... | Sally Christianson | |
| Andrew Airlie | ... | Bruce Jennings | |
| Stephanie Mills | ... | Karen | |
| Angela Vint | ... | Tina |
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Rated R for sexual content and language.Parents Guide:
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121 min | Finland:116 minLanguage:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:TV-MA (cable rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Finland:K-11 | France:U | New Zealand:R13 | Norway:11 | Spain:13 | UK:15 | USA:R | Canada:14AFun Stuff
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Miscellaneous: In the opening credits when the families are being listed, the Jennings family is listed as "The Jennings." The correct plural is "The Jenningses." moreQuotes:
Esther Gold: If you are ever in a praying situation with Him: Be Specific! Include certain clauses. It's not enough to assume that if a person lives they'll be okay... Cause God has a wicked sense of humor. And even though he knows you mean more, he'll only give you exactly what you ask for. moreSoundtrack:
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The Safety of Objects was Altman-like in its intertwining of stories but without the messy overlay of voices and sound. The connections among the families in a suburban neighborhood created an interesting tension, as crucial information and backstory emerged. Watch how short stories from a collection are woven to make a quilt about life in the burbs (and the secret life of kids, as well as couples)
What I especially found provocative in this film was how some dangerous situations turned out as one would expect, but others teetered on the edge of 'Oh, no,' yet were resolved without harm.