The Safety of Objects (2001)

A series of overlapping stories about four suburban families dealing with different maladies. Esther Gold's life is consumed by caring for her comatose son; Jim Train is sent into a ... See full summary »

Director:

Rose Troche

Writers:

A.M. Homes (book), Rose Troche (screenplay)

Stars:

Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Mary Kay Place

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

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 Anne Mills	...	Karen (as Stephanie Mills)
Angela Vint	...	Tina

Storyline

A series of overlapping stories about four suburban families dealing with different maladies. Esther Gold's life is consumed by caring for her comatose son; Jim Train is sent into a tailspin when he's passed over for a promotion; Annette Jennings' family is struggling in the wake of her divorce; Helen Christianson is determined to shake up her mundane life.

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Plot Keywords:

watching tv | train | divorce | f rated | mother daughter conflict | 

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Taglines:

A powerful story intertwining the lives of four neighboring families as they struggle to understand each other and, ultimately, themselves.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language

Details

Country:

UK USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 August 2003 (UK)

Also Known As:

La seguridad de los objetos

Filming Locations:

Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$86,250, 9 March 2003

Gross USA:

$319,299

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$453,292

Company Credits

Production Co:

Renaissance Films, Vulcan Productions, Infilm

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Kristen Stewart's film debut.

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Goofs

In the opening credits when the families are being listed, the Jennings family is listed as "The Jennings." The correct plural is "The Jenningses."

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Quotes

Esther Gold: There's a certain security in feeling that the worst has happened.

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Connections

Spoofs Hands on a Hardbody: The Documentary (1997)

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Soundtracks

77 Seven
Written by Barb Morrison
Performed by Itchy Trigger Finger

User Reviews

I Loved This Film

I saw The Safety Of Objects at a cinema club in San Francisco in 2002. It was then released for one week at theaters, but I was not able to see it again. I am anxiously awaiting its DVD release in October.

I absolutely loved this film. I liked the tone, the pacing, and of course, the actors. The film had just the right mix of comedy and drama, and I enjoyed every minute of it.