The Safety of Objects

"What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?"

Aug 15 2003 R 2h 1m
Drama

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.

Plot

A series of overlapping stories about four suburban families dealing with different maladies. Esther Gold's life is consumed by caring for her comatose son; Jim Train is sent into a tailspin when he's passed over for a promotion; Annette Jennings' family is struggling in the wake of her divorce; Helen Christianson is determined to shake up her mundane life.

Written by

A.M. Homes, Rose Troche

Directed by

Rose Troche

Cast

Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Mary Kay Place

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom, United States of America

Languages

English, Français

Awards

3 wins & 4 nominations

Trailers
The Safety of Objects Official Trailer #1 - Dermot Mulroney Movie (2001) HD
Scores
# of Votes
4,421
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA