Anesthesia (2015)
Directed by Tim Blake Nelson
Genres - Drama, Family & Personal Relationships, Crime, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Coming-of-Age, Ensemble Film, Family Drama, Slice of Life |
Release Date - Jan 8, 2016 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Synopsis by Jennifer Lackman
This ensemble drama set in New York City begins with a philosophy professor (Sam Waterston) getting stabbed while he's trying to buy flowers for his wife (Glenn Close). Elsewhere, his daughter-in-law (Jessica Hecht) battles cancer, a student of his (Kristen Stewart) has self-harm issues, a junkie (K. Todd Freeman) is dragged to rehab by a childhood best friend (Michael K. Williams), and a suburban wife (Gretchen Mol) longs for the city. Written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson.
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cancer, city, rehabilitation [detox], self-hate, self-mutilation
