The Safety of Objects

(2002)Directed by Rose Troche121 min · RDrama
What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?

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.

Glenn Closeas Esther Gold
Dermot Mulroneyas Jim Train
Jessica Campbellas Julie Gold
Patricia Clarksonas Annette Jennings
Joshua Jacksonas Paul Gold
Moira Kellyas Susan Train
Robert Kleinas Howard Gold
Mary Kay Placeas Helen Christianson
Kristen Stewartas Sam Jennings
Alex Houseas Jake Train
Charlotte Arnoldas Sally Christianson
Andrew Airlieas Bruce Jennings
Aaron Ashmoreas Bobby Christianson
C. David Johnsonas Wayne Christianson
Haylee Wanstallas Rayanne Jennings
Carly Chalomas Emily Train
Guinevere Turneras Tani (voice)
Dwayne Hillas Bill McArthur
Kathryn Winslowas Catherine
Michael McMurtryas Contest Winner / Frankie
Katie Griffinas Female Contestant #1 / Sue