The Safety of Objects
“What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?”
Synopsis
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.
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The Safety of Objects Official Trailer #1 - Dermot Mulroney Movie (2001) HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-05
Top Cast
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Glenn Close
Esther Gold
Dermot Mulroney
Jim Train
Jessica Campbell
Julie Gold
Patricia Clarkson
Annette Jennings
Joshua Jackson
Paul Gold
Moira Kelly
Susan Train
Robert Klein
Howard Gold
Timothy Olyphant
Randy
Mary Kay Place
Helen Christianson
Kristen Stewart
Sam Jennings
Alex House
Jake Train
Charlotte Arnold
Sally Christianson
Andrew Airlie
Bruce Jennings
Stephanie Mills
Karen
Angela Vint
Tina
Aaron Ashmore
Bobby Christianson
C. David Johnson
Wayne Christianson
Haylee Wanstall
Rayanne Jennings
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 7, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rose Troche
- Screenplay & Story
- Rose Troche
- Original Score
- Charles Nieland, Nance Nieland, Barb Morrison
- Original Title
- The Safety of Objects
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rose Troche
Rose Troche, A.M. Homes
Charles Nieland, Nance Nieland, Barb Morrison
Enrique Chediak
Geraldine Peroni
Stephen Evans, Pamela Koffler, Angus Finney, Jody Allen, Dorothy Berwin
Department Leadership Roster
Rose Troche
Director
Charles Nieland
Original Music Composer
Nance Nieland
Original Music Composer
Barb Morrison
Original Music Composer
Andrea Stanley
Production Design
Laura Jean Shannon
Costume Design
Enrique Chediak
Director of Photography
Rose Troche
Screenplay
Geraldine Peroni
Editor
Alison Reid
Stunt Coordinator
Dorothy Berwin
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Safety of Objects about?
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.
Who directed The Safety of Objects?
The Safety of Objects was directed by Rose Troche.
Who stars in The Safety of Objects?
The principal cast of The Safety of Objects includes Glenn Close, Dermot Mulroney, Jessica Campbell, Patricia Clarkson, Joshua Jackson.
When was The Safety of Objects released and how long is it?
The Safety of Objects was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Safety of Objects?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Safety of Objects was composed by Charles Nieland, Nance Nieland, Barb Morrison.
Is The Safety of Objects based on a book or true story?
The Safety of Objects is adapted from the following source material: Book: "A.M. Homes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Safety of Objects?
The Safety of Objects holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).