The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

What do you hold on to when your world turns upside down?

Directed by Rose Troche

2002121 min6.6 / 10

A contemplative ensemble drama about suburban families fractured by loss and crisis, exploring how people hold onto meaning when their lives unravel.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Safety of Objects sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Safety of Objects violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Safety of Objects scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does The Safety of Objects end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Safety of Objects easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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44/ 100

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Rarity28

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Surprise56

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Love50

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