
Civilization and its discontents. September, 2002; five stories in New York City. An older woman lives in a wordless marriage with her TV-watching husband; she reconnects with a man from her high school and sees new possibilities. A brittle maker of expensive cakes tastes the bitter fruits of competition. Two Indian security guards interact: one is a constant flirt, the other an irritable bully. An employee who has lost colleagues is interviewed over several days by a pushy and unorthodox psychologist. A couple faces financial problems while their overweight son exhibits more and more problematic behavior. What's behind the ennui and unhappiness? Are the stories at all connected?
Tony ShalhoubDr. Trabulous (segment "Sandie's Story")
Judy GreerAllison Burbage (segment "David and Allison's Story")
Jim GaffiganSandie (segment "Sandie's Story")
Tony GaltieriWaiter
Maggie GyllenhaalEmme Keeler (segment "Emme's Story")WILHELM SCREAM: Heard on TV.
David:
[discussing his son] I mean, deep down he's a good kid.
Allison:
He's actually a great kid.
Mr. Peersall:
No, he's actually a selfish, incorrigible monster with a heart made out of shit and splinters.
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