The Safety of Objects (2002)

The Safety of Objects is a 2001 American drama film based upon a collection of short stories of the same name written by A. M. Homes and published in 1990. It features four suburban families who find that their lives become intertwined. The film was directed by Rose Troche, who co-wrote the screenplay with Homes. It touches upon many issues of the human experience in life. There are about 15 major characters in the film.

Perhaps most notable is the character Esther Gold, played by Glenn Close. She is the mother of several children, including a son in a coma from a car accident. The other characters are related to the accident either directly or indirectly. As the film's story continues, the audience learns that all of the characters are connected in ways that they never knew.

Synopsis

Dans un paysage de banlieue, la vie de plusieurs familles se mêle à la perte, au désespoir et à la crise personnelle. Esther Gold ne se concentre plus que sur son fils comateux, Paul, et néglige sa fille et son mari. L'avocat Jim Train est dévoué à sa carrière, pas à sa famille. Helen Christianson veut trouver une nouvelle étincelle dans la vie, tandis qu'Annette Jennings tente de reconstruire la sienne.

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