Little Children (2006)

Little Children (2006) Echoes of “Madame Bovary” in the American suburbs. Sarah’s in a loveless marriage to an advertising executive, long days with her young daughter at the park and the pool, wanting more. Brad is an immature househusband, married to a flinty documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison – two years for indecent exposure to a minor – living with his elderly mother, May Larry is a retired cop, fixated on driving Ronnie away. Sarah and Brad connect, a respite of adult companionship at the pool. Ronnie and Larry have their demons. Brad should be studying for the bar Larry misses his job Ronnie’s mom thinks he needs a girlfriend. Sarah longs to refuse to be trapped in an unhappy life. Where can these tangled paths lead? Awards: 20 wins & 61 nominations totalBudget: $26,000,000 (estimated)Worldwide Gross: $14,821,658Soundtrack: Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) ((1954))