Synopsis
Little Children (2006) Echoes of "Madame Bovary" in the American suburbs. Sarah's in a loveless marriage to an advertising executive, long days with her young daughter at the park and the pool, wanting more. Brad is an immature househusband, married to a flinty documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison - two years for indecent exposure to a minor - living with his elderly mother, May; Larry is a retired cop, fixated on driving Ronnie away. Sarah and Brad connect, a respite of adult companionship at the pool. Ronnie and Larry have their demons. Brad should be studying for the bar; Larry misses his job; Ronnie's mom thinks he needs a girlfriend. Sarah longs to refuse to be trapped in an unhappy life. Where can these tangled paths lead?

Awards: 20 wins & 61 nominations total
Budget: $26,000,000 (estimated)
Worldwide Gross: $14,821,658
Soundtrack: Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) ((1954))


Todd Field
Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connelly, Patrick Wilson
2007-02-09 (United States)
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