Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You (2011)

A vulnerable teenager with a deep perception of the world and no idea how to live in it.

Director:

Roberto Faenza

Writers:

Peter Cameron (based on the novel by), Roberto Faenza

Stars:

Toby Regbo, Marcia Gay Harden, Peter Gallagher

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Toby Regbo	...	James
Marcia Gay Harden	...	Marjorie
Peter Gallagher	...	Paul
Lucy Liu	...	Rowena
Stephen Lang	...	Barry Rogers
Deborah Ann Woll	...	Gillian
Ellen Burstyn	...	Nanette
Aubrey Plaza	...	Jeanine Breemer
Gilbert Owuor	...	John
Dree Hemingway	...	Rhonda
Olek Krupa	...	Henryk Maria
Siobhan Fallon Hogan	...	Mrs. Breemer (as Siobhan Fallon)
Brooke Schlosser	...	Sue Kenney
Kyle Coffman	...	Dakin
Jonny Weston	...	Thom

Storyline

James Sveck is a lonely youth in the summer before he goes off to college at Brown University. Apart from hanging with his grandmother, James prefers solitude. The story is told in first person narration, which helps give an intimate inside view of James as he works through his life at the therapy sessions which his parents insist he goes to. We learn about James's past and present through the stories he tells.

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Plot Keywords:

solitude | name tag | death of family member | breaking the fourth wall by talking to the audience | funeral urn | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

Italian Film Awards presented by the Italian Association of Cinematographic Journalists: 2012 Nastro d'Argento (Silver Ribbon) Winner, Best Original Song, Performed by Elisa.

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Quotes

[first lines]
James Sveck: I wish the whole day was like breakfast, when people are still connected to their dreams, focused inward and... and not yet ready to engage with the world. If it was always breakfast, I would be fine.

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Connections

References Dogtooth (2009)

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Soundtracks

Collegiate Rhythm
Written by Keith Nichols

User Reviews

Review of Someday this Pain Will Be Useful To You

This film was fantastic. I have almost nothing in common with the main character, but I somehow managed to connect with him in multiple ways. He embodies the tortured teen spirit that comes inevitably with an unstable home environment, and his confusion is expertly depicted through the film's witty dialogue and realistic nature. I also thoroughly enjoyed Aubrey Plaza's character; she was charming as usual and played the part very well. The cast was very well chosen and had great chemistry - each individual actor is clearly talented but when put together they are a force. I have only good things to say about this movie!

Details

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Country:

Italy USA

Language:

English Japanese

Release Date:

5 October 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Someday This Pain Will Be Useful to You

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$666,922

Company Credits

Production Co:

Jean Vigo Italia, Rai Cinema, Four of a Kind Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (HD)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1