Scene from Life as a House (2001)
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Alternate Names: Mary Nell Steenburgen, Μάρι Στινμπούργζεν, مری استینبورگن
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Mary Nell Steenburgen (born February 8, 1953) is an American actress known for her versatile roles. She began her acting career with a role in the Western comedy film 'Goin' South' (1978). Steenburgen gained critical acclaim and won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Jonathan Demme's 'Melvin and Howard' (1980). In the film 'Life as a House' (2001), she plays Robin Kimball, a woman attempting to reconnect with her estranged husband George Monroe (Kevin Kline) and their son Sam (Hayden Christensen).
About the Movie: Life as a House (2001)
Release Year: 2001
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Construyendo la vida, Das Haus am Meer, Tempo de Recomeçar, La maison sur la falaise, Kuća na stijeni, Elämää rakentamassa, La maison sur l'océan, Ena spiti, mia zoi, Az élet háza, L'ultimo sogno, 海辺の家, Namo istorija, Love/Life as a House, Mitt liv som hus, Życie jak dom, Uma Casa, uma Vida, Жизнь как дом, Hisa na pecini, Livsverket, 愛在屋簷下, Yeni bir yaşam, Життя як дім
Director: Irwin Winkler
Writer: Mark Andrus
Production & Genre
Producer(s): Producer: Rob Cowan, Irwin Winkler
Executive_Producer: Michael De Luca, Brian E. Frankish, Lynn Harris
Companies: New Line Cinema
Genre: Comedy Film, Drama
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Keywords: building a house, california, cancer, divorce, drugs, ex-wife, family, father son relationship, fired from the job, house, juvenile delinquent, parent child relationship, second chance, unemployment
Story
George Monroe (Kevin Kline), a recently divorced architect, lives alone in his late father's rundown shack by the California coast. After being fired from his job and diagnosed with terminal cancer on the same day, George decides to spend his remaining time building a dream house for himself and reconnecting with his misanthropic teenage son, Sam (Hayden Christensen). George brings Sam to live with him for the summer, hoping they can rebuild their relationship while working together on the house. However, Sam, who has been engaging in self-destructive behavior like drugs and petty crime, initially refuses to cooperate. Throughout the summer, George struggles with his health, his feelings for Sam's mother Robin (Kristin Scott Thomas), and the challenge of raising a teenager while facing his own mortality. As they work on the house together, George and Sam begin to understand each other better, leading to growth and healing in their relationship.
Summary
Life as a House is a poignant drama-comedy directed by Irwin Winkler, released in 2001. The film follows George Monroe, an architect struggling with the monotony of his life after his divorce ten years ago. When he suddenly loses his job and learns he has terminal cancer, George decides to seize control of his remaining time by building a house he can call his own and reconnecting with his teenage son Sam, who has been acting out since his parents' divorce. The story explores the complexities of father-son relationships, grief, and the struggle for redemption in the face of life's challenges. Set against the backdrop of Southern California's coastal landscape, Life as a House is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the importance of second chances.