Life During Wartime
Werc Werk Works (2009)
Comedy
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IMDB   6.5
1 hr 36 mins USA / English
DVD  Region 1   R
Shirley Henderson Joy
Michael K. Williams Allen
Roslyn Ruff Waitress
Allison Janney Trish
Michael Lerner Harvey
Dylan Riley Snyder Timmy
Ciarán Hinds Bill
Renée Taylor Mona
Rebecca Chiles Hostess
Paul Reubens Andy
Emma Hinz Chloe
Charlotte Rampling Jacqueline
Ally Sheedy Helen
Rich Pecci Mark
Gaby Hoffmann Wanda
Director
Todd Solondz
Producer Derrick Tseng
Mike S. Ryan
Writer Todd Solondz


Joy (Shirley Henderson) is married to a man with an unresolved 'affliction', and receives visitations from her deceased ex-lover. Her sister Trish (Allison Janney) meets an unlikely new suitor (Michael Lerner) who she hopes will bring stability to her family, while her husband (Ciaran Hinds) is just out of prison andkeen to reconnect with his son. Helen (Ally Sheedy), the third sister, is feeling intense pressure from her family and her Hollywood success. Ten years after the critically acclaimed 'Happiness', director Todd Solondz returns to the familiar themes and characters with 'Life During Wartime', and presents us with a tale thats poignant, funny, disturbing, shocking and sad, while creating a resonant portrait of modern life and love.
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