We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)

An indiscretion between two close friends tears down their respective marriages.

Director:

John Curran

Writers:

Andre Dubus (short stories "We Don't Live Here Anymore" and "Adultery"), Larry Gross (screenplay)

Stars:

Mark Ruffalo, Laura Dern, Peter Krause

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Mark Ruffalo	...	Jack Linden
Laura Dern	...	Terry Linden
Peter Krause	...	Hank Evans
Naomi Watts	...	Edith Evans
Sam Charles	...	Sean Linden
Ginger Broatch	...	Natasha Linden (as Haili Page)
Jennifer Bishop	...	Sharon Evans
Jennifer Mawhinney	...	Audrey
Amber Rothwell	...	Lauren
Meg Roe	...	Lollipop Girl
Jim Francis	...	Joe Ritchie
Marc Baur	...	Plumber
Patrick Earley	...	Jim

Storyline

The movie is set in the Pacific Northwest; specifically, Washington state. We know this from a glimpse of a license plate, the craftsman architecture of the two houses, and the mature, rich landscapes in between. The setting, like the scrutiny of the four main character's lives, is defined by the narrowness of the camera's field-of view. The one commercial street in town is only seen in the reflection of a store window, a shot of a non-descript auto-yard, or the tunnel of a tree-lined suburban sidewalk. The lush, wooded landscape is understood as an immediate presence in the domestic and professional lives of the characters; a steep hill, railroad tracks, a rushing stream, and a path over an old steel bridge are revisited again and again by the characters in their capacities as lovers, parents and friends.

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Plot Keywords:

infidelity | foursome | cheating | love quadrangle | extramarital affair | 

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Taglines:

Ordinary lives. Extraordinary emotions.

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexual content and language

Details

Official Sites:

Films sans Frontières [France] Warner Bros.

Country:

USA Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Adultery

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$101,295, 15 August 2004

Gross USA:

$2,041,014

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$3,361,213

Company Credits

Production Co:

Front Street Pictures, Front Street Productions, Renaissance Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film's title is similar to that of "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore" (1974), which featured Dern in a bit part near the end and for which her mother, Diane Ladd, won the first of three Best Supporting Actress Oscar nominations.

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Quotes

Jack Linden: Men have left their wives for other women and been happy.
Hank Evans: Until they start cheating on their new wife.

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Crazy Credits

Special Thanks To Christine & Ben Christine, Terry & Kelly Kris & Fisher

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Connections

Featured in The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005)

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Soundtracks

Suzi's Vamp
Written by Billy Childs
Performed by The Billy Childs Quintet

User Reviews

Real people, real emotions

"We Don't Love Here Anymore," based on two short stories by Andre Dubus, is a pared-down, very effective view of marriage and infidelity. If you are looking for an "entertaining" film, then go elsewhere. Dubus, author of the short story that the film "In the Bedroom" was based, is not out to entertain. He is into dealing with real people in situations that are catastrophic to one's life. John Curran, the director, peels away at the emotions of these 4 characters who share loveless relationships with their respective mates, with the exception of one of them. There is no flash, no melodrama, and no special effects (thank God). It is also beautifully filmed in the Vancouver, B.C. area, and the acting is top notch, especially the performance of Laura Dern. It's like watching an episode of Thirtysomething without all the smaltz and cutesiness. Highly recommended!!