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Life During Wartime

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APPALINGLY FUNNY. Critic's Pick!

— A.O. Scott, The New York Times

THE YEAR'S BEST INDIE FILM. UNFORGETTABLE.

— Richard Corliss, TIME

REMARKABLE. SOLONDZ’S MOST ACCESSIBLE FILM IN YEARS.

— Mark Olsen, LA Weekly

Presented by IFC Films | United States | Jul 23rd, 2010 | 97 MINS | UR

Part sequel, part variation on his acclaimed and controversial HAPPINESS, this film from celebrated director Todd Solondz (WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE, PALINDROMES) assembles an amazing ensemble cast including Allison Janney, Shirley Henderson, Paul Reubens, Michael Kenneth Williams, Ally Sheedy, Charlotte Rampling, and Ciáran Hinds in an utterly hilarious exploration of the boundaries of forgiveness, family, and love.

Ten years have passed since shocking revelations shattered the world of the Jordan family, and now sisters Joy (Henderson), Trish (Janney), and Helen (Sheedy), each embroiled in their own unique dilemmas, struggle to find their place in an unpredictable and volatile world. The past now haunts their family both literally and otherwise, and jeopardizes the future. Alternately hilarious and tragic, outrageous and poignant, LIFE DURING WARTIME is an audacious comedy with unexpected resonance.

Director

  • Todd Solondz

Producers

  • Christine Kunewa Walker
  • Derrick Tseng

Executive Producer

  • Elizabeth Redleaf

Writer

  • Todd Solondz