Love Liza

"A Comic Tragedy"

Jan 31 2003 R 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama

Following the unexplained suicide of his wife Liza, website designer Wilson Joel turns to huffing gasoline fumes and remote control gaming while avoiding an inevitable conflict with his mother-in-law.

Plot

Wilson Joel is a man in trouble. There's a searing pain in his gut that he can't tolerate and a dazed quietness to his struggle as he tries to maintain his equilibrium. Wilson is attempting to move on from the sudden and inexplicable suicide of his wife. His mother-in-law is there for him, but her sympathies turn quickly. He has an employer that seems to want to help him, and a workmate who wants him for herself. But nothing and no one can give Wilson solace; so, he seeks oblivion. It is not the usual alcohol or drugs. Wilson inhales fumes from gasoline cans and model airplane fuel and finds temporary salvation in the company of remote-control model enthusiasts. However, nothing that provides him relief really lasts.

Written by

Gordy Hoffman

Directed by

Todd Louiso

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Sony Pictures Classics, Le Studio Canal+, Kinowelt Filmproduktion, Wild Bunch, Muse Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
9,358
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
58
Popularity
NA