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Things We Lost in the Fire

  • 2007
  • R
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
30K
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Things We Lost in the Fire (2007)
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Psychological DramaTragedyDrama

A recent widow invites her husband's troubled best friend to live with her and her two children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope and confront their loss.A recent widow invites her husband's troubled best friend to live with her and her two children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope and confront their loss.A recent widow invites her husband's troubled best friend to live with her and her two children. As he gradually turns his life around, he helps the family cope and confront their loss.

  • Director
    • Susanne Bier
  • Writer
    • Allan Loeb
  • Stars
    • Halle Berry
    • Benicio Del Toro
    • Alison Lohman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    30K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Susanne Bier
    • Writer
      • Allan Loeb
    • Stars
      • Halle Berry
      • Benicio Del Toro
      • Alison Lohman
    • 96User reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Halle Berry
    Halle Berry
    • Audrey Burke
    Benicio Del Toro
    Benicio Del Toro
    • Jerry Sunborne
    Alison Lohman
    Alison Lohman
    • Kelly
    David Duchovny
    David Duchovny
    • Brian Burke
    Alexis Llewellyn
    Alexis Llewellyn
    • Harper Burke
    Micah Berry
    Micah Berry
    • Dory Burke
    John Carroll Lynch
    John Carroll Lynch
    • Howard Glassman
    Robin Weigert
    Robin Weigert
    • Brenda
    Omar Benson Miller
    Omar Benson Miller
    • Neal
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Diane
    Sarah Dubrovsky
    Sarah Dubrovsky
    • Spring
    Maureen Thomas
    Maureen Thomas
    • Grandma Ginnie Burke
    Patricia Harras
    Patricia Harras
    • Howard's Wife
    Vincent Foster
    Vincent Foster
    • Distressed Man
    • (as VJ Foster)
    Caroline Field
    • Teresa Haddock
    • (as Carolyn Field)
    Marlies Dick
    • Police Officer
    Todd Charles Mosher
    • Police Officer
    James Lafazanos
    James Lafazanos
    • Arnie
    • Director
      • Susanne Bier
    • Writer
      • Allan Loeb
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      Release prints were shipped to some theaters under the fake title "Water".
    • Goofs
      When Jerry is filling out his examination; he starts with his first name and then his last. However, on top of the examination, it clearly shows; Last, First, M.I. which is standard on most forms. Additionally, he uses his nickname as a first name when he should be using his legal name which is Jerald. This is likely a part of the character development to show he still has attention and focusing issues due to his addiction.
    • Quotes

      Jerry Sunborne: Hi, my name is Jerry and I'm an addict. I've been clean for 89 days. My mind is clearer, and... I think it's getting better. Every day, a little bit. But I wanna talk about this dream I keep having. It always starts with me stealing silverware. Then I go sell it to this guy who I used to know who owned a catering service. Then with the money, I go to this place where I used to buy my drug of choice, and... he's not around. So I go to other spots, right, but for some reason, no one is around. All of Seattle is dry, and then I get that feeling... the dread... and I panic. And I start running, and it's raining, and it gets dark. And then I'm in my old apartment, and I'm thrashing right through it, looking for something I might have stashed away. And I think I'm having a seizure. And then I find a balloon hidden in my suitcase. So there I am... with a bag of junk in one hand, and the money for my next fix in the other... and I feel at total, utter peace. And I wake up. One day at a time. One day at a time. One day at a time. One day at a time. Thank you.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Elizabeth: The Golden Age/Lars and the Real Girl/Sleuth/We Own the Night/My Kid Could Paint That (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Jane
      Written by Lou Reed

      Performed by The Velvet Underground

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews96

    Featured review
    7/10

    Tantalizing film to touch your heart

    Things We Lost in the Fire shows the effects on family and unity after the death of a loved one. I can relate to this story knowing how much it hurts you missing that particular person everyday. The story of this film is pretty even well paced, yet a bit dragged in the beginning. Benicio Del Toro gives a very invigorating performance, possible one of his bests. Halle Berry really surprised me in this film. She really shows the stages of grief and acceptance very well and at one scene I thought Oscar worthy again. The supporting cast, specifically the children and the next door neighbor, were astounding. Good script, a little bit over with the tight close ups, but TWLITF makes you think about the loved ones close to you and how you should tell them everyday, "I love you and for that I will accept the good."
    • Jamrite
    • Nov 7, 2007
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    • Release date
      • October 19, 2007 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Paramount (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hãy Trân Trọng Điều Mình Có
    • Filming locations
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Dreamworks Pictures
      • Neal Street Productions
      • Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,287,315
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,561,949
      • Oct 21, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,591,255
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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