Little Children (2006)

In the picture-perfect veneer of an upper-middle-class suburb, human desires, secrets and struggles simmer beneath the surface. Sarah Pierce, an outcast among the prim 'park mothers', is trapped in an unhappy marriage with Richard, her advertising executive husband. Together, they have a young daughter, Lucy, their sole tether in a loveless relationship. Brad Adamson, a handsome househusband and father of infant Aaron, draws unknowing glares from the park mothers who label him 'The Prom King'. His preppy good looks hide his internal battle, a desperate search to recapture the promises of his lost youth while grappling with the reality of his ambitious wife, Kathy, being the family's breadwinner. With his dreams unfulfilled and two failed bar exams under his belt, Brad’s life is a jigsaw puzzle with missing pieces. When Sarah and Brad's paths cross, they find solace in each other's company, an oasis in their respective deserts of discontent. Their attraction grows, fueled by the shared longing for something missing in their lives. As their bond intensifies, they must grapple with the consequences of their burgeoning feelings. Meanwhile, the suburb's tranquillity is threatened by the arrival of Ronnie McGorvey, a convicted sex offender with a haunting past and an unsettling fixation on his elderly mother, May. This unwelcome addition spurs Larry Hedges, a retired police officer and Brad's acquaintance, into action. Now obsessed with driving Ronnie out, Larry sees this as his final mission, a chance to relive his law enforcement days. As these characters' lives intertwine, they confront their unfulfilled dreams, suppressed desires, and haunting pasts. Little Children paints a vivid portrait of suburban life, where the idyllic facade conceals a labyrinth of human frailty and resilience. The journey of these characters poses a poignant question: where can these tangled, diverging paths ultimately lead?

Little Children is a drama movie featuring Erica Berg and directed by Todd Field.

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