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Plot

Somewhere in L.A., Peter (Kenneth Branagh), a washed-up British playwright, struggles to duplicate his past glory as he surfs a foul-smelling tide of disenchantment. His wife, Melanie (Robin Wright Penn), manages to maintain an optimistic outlook even as she longs for the baby that her husband is hesitant to help her conceive. When Peter befriends Amy (Suzi Hofrichter), a neighborhood girl who has mild cerebral palsy, their friendship softens him to the idea of fatherhood and propels Melanie's maternal yearnings into hyperdrive. As if baby fever weren't enough, Peter is plagued by a seemingly benevolent stalker (Jared Harris), his neighbors' incessantly noisy dog, and the flighty cast and crew of his latest play.
MPAA Rating:
R for language.
Genre(s):
Drama
Run Time:
107min.
Theatrical Release Date:
02/22/2002
DVD Release Date:
03/26/2002
Distributor(s):
Artistic Lic.
Director(s):
Michael Kalesniko
Starring:
Kenneth Branagh , Jared Harris , Lynn Redgrave , Peter Riegert
Themes:
Mischievous Children,Unlikely Criminals,Crumbling Marriages,Writer's Life
Tone:
Biting,Affectionate,Quirky,Talky,Stylish,Bittersweet,Heartwarming,Humorous
Keywords:
Alzheimer's-Disease,cerebral-palsy,mid-life-crisis,neighbor,play [drama],playwright,stalking,writer
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (02-22-2002)
Language:
English