Brian Burke (David Duchovny) is best friend to junkie Jerry Sunborne (Benicio Del Toro). When Brian dies, Jerry tries to help Brian's wife Audrey (Halle Berry) and children. Audrey tries to break Jerry's habit. Alison Lohman plays a recovery friend, and John Carroll Lynch plays a friendly neighbor.
Danish director Susanne Bier brings a European sensibility. It's an unsettling series of emotional chaotic melodrama. Benicio Del Toro puts in a heart breaking performance. Halle Berry is playing a confused mess. It can be very slow especially in the first half. It settles down to a sad recovery for everyone.
Danish director Susanne Bier brings a European sensibility. It's an unsettling series of emotional chaotic melodrama. Benicio Del Toro puts in a heart breaking performance. Halle Berry is playing a confused mess. It can be very slow especially in the first half. It settles down to a sad recovery for everyone.