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7.4/10 • 864

1998-10-11 • 2h 20m

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You want. He wants. She wants. But nobody wants what I want.

The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.

Directors
Todd Solondz
Editors
Alan Oxman

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Jane Adams

    Jane Adams

    Joy Jordan

  2. Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Allen

  3. Dylan Baker

    Dylan Baker

    Bill Maplewood

  4. Lara Flynn Boyle

    Lara Flynn Boyle

    Helen Jordan

  5. Cynthia Stevenson

    Cynthia Stevenson

    Trish Maplewood

  6. Louise Lasser

    Louise Lasser

    Mona Jordan

  7. Ben Gazzara

    Ben Gazzara

    Lenny Jordan

  8. Camryn Manheim

    Camryn Manheim

    Kristina

  9. Rufus Read

    Rufus Read

    Billy Maplewood

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tmdb15435519

Apr 28, 2021

7/10

Simply too hard to watch due to the subject matter. But... it is clearly an excellent film, I just can't recommend anyone watch it. Enter at your own risk.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$3,000,000.00
Revenue
$2,800,000.00
Keywords
pedophiliadepressionsuicidesecret loverapestrikesibling relationshipnew jerseytherapistfemale loverdark comedysatirepartnershipstalkersistersuburbiasexual harassmentlonelinessmistressrelationshippedophileparentingseparationextramarital affairfamily conflictunhappinessdisturbedshockingobscene telephone callthoughtfulfather son relationshiptraditional valuesironyhilarious