Comedy,Drama
United States of America
Life During Wartime is a 2010 film written and directed by Todd Solondz. The movie is a quasi-sequel to the 1998 film Happiness, featuring many of the same characters and continuing their stories.
The movie takes place in an alternate world where a civil war in America has turned the country into a war-torn wasteland. Against this backdrop, several characters struggle to find happiness, love, and forgiveness.
The film centers around three sisters: Joy, Trish, and Helen. Joy is a struggling writer who is haunted by the memory of her pedophile ex-boyfriend, Andy. Trish is a housewife who has just discovered that her husband, Bill, is a pedophile. Helen is a successful author who is having trouble reconnecting with her ex-husband, Allen.
Other characters include Joy’s new boyfriend, Allen’s second wife, and various friends and family members. The movie combines moments of comedy and pathos as it explores these characters’ struggles.
Overall, Life During Wartime is a challenging and engaging film that forces viewers to confront difficult issues like pedophilia, forgiveness, and redemption.
