The Oranges
Director: Julian Farino
Actors: Leighton Meester, Hugh Laurie, Catherine Keener
PlotTwo neighboring families, the Wallings and the Ostroffs, have been close friends for years, sharing holidays, celebrations, and all the ups and downs of suburban life. The serene suburban setting, however, takes a dramatic turn when Nina Ostroff returns home for Thanksgiving after a five-year absence. Recently breaking up with her fiancé, Nina finds herself back in her parents' house, where she rekindles relationships with the Wallings. Instead of hitting it off with her childhood friend Toby Walling as expected, Nina surprises everyone by commencing an affair with Toby’s married father David. Their unexpected connection sends shockwaves through both families.
The affair sparks a series of confrontations and emotional upheaval, as the bonds of friendship and marriage are put to the test. Paige, David’s wife, struggles with feelings of betrayal and anger, while Vanessa, the Wallings' daughter, battles her own sense of displacement and frustration. Relationships fracture and loyalties are questioned, unsettling the previously stable social fabric of their lives. The families are forced to navigate through the aftermath, confronting buried secrets and reassessing their perceptions of love and happiness amidst suburban turmoil.
Writers: Ian Helfer, Jay Reiss
Release Date: 05 Oct 2012
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
An imperfect yet compelling film driven by a talented cast, 'The Oranges' explores suburban taboo with humanity, though it runs the risk of feeling clichéd and uneven.
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