We Don't Live Here Anymore

• Mark Ruffalo: Jack Linden
• Laura Dern: Terry Linden
• Peter Krause: Hank Evans
• Naomi Watts: Edith Evans
• Sam Charles: Sean Linden
• Haili Page: Natasha Linden
• Jennifer Bishop: Sharon Evans
• Jennifer Mawhinney: Audrey
• Amber Rothwell: Lauren

We Do not Live Here (Original Title: We Do not Live Here Anymore ) is an American- Canadian film drama from 2004 directed by John Curran and written by Larry Gross based on the short stories We Do not Live Here Anymore and. Adultery by Andre Dubus.

Action

Living in New England high school teacher Jack Linden and Hank Evans are friends; both are married. Evans dreaming of a career as a writer. The couples spend a lot of time together. Edith Evans feels neglected and begins an affair with Jack. This is betrayed by Terry with Hank.

Reviews

Claudia Puig wrote in USA Today of 12 August 2004, the film was a " revelation." He was one of the few American films that would not be afraid to explore the emotional cruelty. Puig praised the " strong performances " of the four main characters, especially those of Laura Dern.

Awards

Larry Gross received in 2004 the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the Sundance Film Festival; John Curran was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize. John Curran was also nominated in 2004 for a price of Deauville Film Festivals; Laura Dern was awarded the Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress. Maryse Alberti was nominated in 2005 for the Independent Spirit Award.

Background

The film was shot in Vancouver. Its production costs amounted to an estimated 3 million U.S. dollars. The world premiere took place on 20 January 2004 at the Sundance Film Festival, the numerous other film festivals followed. On 13 August 2004, the film came in selected cinemas in the United States, where he recorded about 2.04 million U.S. dollars.