In Little Children, Kate Winslet doesn't feel at home in suburban America.

Actor Todd Field delivers the low-key drama in his directorial debut. In the bedroomalready showing that he can truly translate human emotions to the screen with the right actors. And five years later he's done it again. young childrenWho also wrote the screenplay for him.

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Kate Winslet plays Sarah, a woman who moves to suburban America with her older husband and daughter. It's an ideal place for their daughter to grow up, but Sarah doesn't feel at home in this world of perfect housewives, expertly cleaned windows, and torn-up gardens.

While in the park with her daughter, she meets a handsome married family man (Patrick Wilson). The two turn out to be like-minded, leading to an awkward friendship.

Field tells their story in a calm manner and does not shy away from personal dilemmas. It is an impressive drama that shows that even in the elegant suburbs there can be a lot of dissatisfaction and, above all, secrets behind the front doors.

Kate Winslet

Its role in young children Kate Winslet received her fifth Oscar nomination. Unfortunately, the money did not go to cash, nor did her film nominations. Sense and Sensibility, Titanic, Iris And Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindIn 2009, she finally won an Oscar for her leading role in the film the reader.

Todd Field

after young children Director Todd Field hasn't released a new film in sixteen years. He wanted to return home to his family in Maine, and play a bigger role in his youngest son's life. In 2022, he released a new film: tar. The film was critically acclaimed and received six Academy Award nominations.

However, it seems that there will not be a new film from Field anytime soon. He indicated that this may be the case tar It is his last movie.