Synopsis
Little Children (2006), directed by Todd Field, is a provocative drama exploring adultery, loneliness, and moral failure in a seemingly perfect suburban community. Kate Winslet and Patrick Wilson star as two restless, unfulfilled parents who fall into a consuming affair, while their neighborhood is simultaneously shaken by the arrival of a registered sex offender. The film uses dark humor and literary narration to expose the quiet desperation hiding beneath the surface of ordinary suburban life.
Did You Know?
- Based on Tom Perrotta's 2004 novel of the same name.
- Kate Winslet gained weight to authentically portray Sarah's suburban isolation.
- Jackie Earle Haley received an Oscar nomination for his role.
- Director Todd Field used a narrator to mimic literary storytelling.
- Filmed on location in suburban Massachusetts neighborhoods.
Iconic Quotes
- "The really scary thing is, he's just like us."
- "You're not a failed writer, you're a writer who hasn't succeeded yet."
- "I'm not having an affair. I'm just trying to satisfy a need."
- "They called him the Prom King because all the women wanted him."
- "We are all just children trying to find our way home."
