Little Children (2006)
Drama & Adaptation
Starring: Kate Winslet, Jennifer Connely
137 min.
Rated: R for strong sexuality and nudity, language and some disturbing
content
Nominated for 3 Oscars...
Echoes of "Madame Bovary" in the American suburbs. Sarah's in a
loveless marriage, long days with her young daughter at the park and
the pool, wanting more. Brad is a househusband, married to a flinty
documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison - two years for
indecent exposure - living with his mother; 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?