USA,
2001, 115 min
Cinematography:
John BaileyComposer:
Michael PennCast:
Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Parker Posey, Phoebe Cates, Kevin Kline, Owen Kline, Denis O'Hare, John C. Reilly, Jennifer Beals, Matt Malloy (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Joe and Sally Therrian have a party to celebrate several important junctures in their marriage: their 6th anniversary, their decision to start a family and their reconciliation after a yearlong separation. They have invited their closest friends, their past and current temptations and (to avoid a lawsuit) their contentious neighbors. An unexpected gift sends the party spiraling out of control and unleashes an explosion of painful confessions. The celebration becomes a scorching dissection of a marriage on the brink. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2002 - Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh (Best First Feature)
- 2002 - John C. Reilly (Best Supporting Male)
- 2002 - Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh (Best First Screenplay)
Cannes Film Festival
- 2001 - Alan Cumming, Jennifer Jason Leigh (Un Certain Regard)