The Safety of Objects(2002)
“What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?”
Overview
In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
Director
Rose Troche
Cast
Glenn Close
as Esther Gold
Dermot Mulroney
as Jim Train
Jessica Campbell
as Julie Gold
Patricia Clarkson
as Annette Jennings
Joshua Jackson
as Paul Gold
Moira Kelly
as Susan Train
Robert Klein
as Howard Gold
Timothy Olyphant
as Randy
Mary Kay Place
as Helen Christianson
Kristen Stewart
as Sam Jennings
Alex House
as Jake Train
Charlotte Arnold
as Sally Christianson
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2002
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
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Where can I watch The Safety of Objects?▼
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What is The Safety of Objects about?▼
In a suburban landscape, the lives of several families interlace with loss, despair and personal crisis. Esther Gold has lost focus on all but caring for her comatose son, Paul, and neglects her daughter and husband. Lawyer Jim Train is devoted to his career, not his family. Helen Christianson wants to find a new spark in life, while Annette Jennings tries to rebuild hers.
Who directed The Safety of Objects?▼
The Safety of Objects was directed by Rose Troche and released in 2002. It is a drama film.
How long is The Safety of Objects?▼
The Safety of Objects has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The Safety of Objects?▼
The cast of The Safety of Objects includes Glenn Close as Esther Gold, Dermot Mulroney as Jim Train, Jessica Campbell as Julie Gold, Patricia Clarkson as Annette Jennings, Joshua Jackson as Paul Gold and more.
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