The enduring friendship between the Walling and Ostroff families is tested when Nina, the prodigal Ostroff daughter, returns home for the holidays after a five-year absence and enters into an affair with David, head of the Walling family.
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Cast
| Alia Shawkat | ... |
Vanessa
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| Hugh Laurie | ... |
David
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| Oliver Platt | ... |
Terry
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| Allison Janney | ... |
Cathy
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| Catherine Keener | ... |
Paige
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Ian Helfer | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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| Marceline Hugot | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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Laura Flanagan | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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Curtis McClarin | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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Jay Reiss | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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Sarah Saltzberg | ... |
Christmas Caroler
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Sam Rosen | ... |
Ethan
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| Leighton Meester | ... |
Nina
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| Adam Brody | ... |
Toby
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| Aya Cash | ... |
Maya
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| Hoon Lee | ... |
Henry
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| Heidi Kristoffer | ... |
Meredith Lovett
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| Arthur Anderson | ... |
Innkeeper
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| Damian Young | ... |
Gideon Allen
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| Betsy Aidem | ... |
Anne Allen
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| Paul Fears | ... |
Ultimate Frisbee Player
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| Tim Guinee | ... |
Roger
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| Mando Alvarado | ... |
Chef
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| John Dossett | ... |
Shelly
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John Srednicki | ... |
Waiter
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Townsend Ambrecht | ... |
Rave Dancer (uncredited)
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| Stephen Badalamenti | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Saraa Barhoum | ... |
Bigger #1 (uncredited)
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| Danielle E. Campbell | ... |
Rave Dancer (uncredited)
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Cassidy Gard | ... |
Samantha (uncredited)
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Rachel Gittler | ... |
Rave Dancer (uncredited)
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| Boyd Holbrook | ... |
Circle (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Mowery | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Lucas Papaelias | ... |
Mikhalay (uncredited)
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Jennifer Bronstein Sargent | ... |
Amy (uncredited)
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| Joanna Theobalds | ... |
Restaurant Manager (uncredited)
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Sarkiss Yen | ... |
Peter's Friend (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Julian Farino | ||
Written by
| Ian Helfer | ... | (written by) & |
| Jay Reiss | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Stefanie Azpiazu | ... | executive producer |
| Anthony Bregman | ... | producer |
| Ian Helfer | ... | executive producer |
| Sam Hoffman | ... | executive producer |
| Geoff Linville | ... | co-producer |
| Jay Reiss | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Revers | ... | executive producer (as Dan Revers) |
| Leslie Urdang | ... | producer |
| Dean Vanech | ... | producer |
Music by
| Klaus Badelt | ||
| Andrew Raiher | ||
Cinematography by
| Steven Fierberg | ||
Editing by
| Carole Kravetz Aykanian | ||
| Jeffrey M. Werner | ||
Editorial Department
| Anthony Brandonisio | ... | assistant editor |
| Jennifer Hatton | ... | first assistant editor |
| Lance Spindler | ... | color timer |
| Tim Stipan | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Samantha Uber | ... | digital intermediate assistant editor |
| Kevin Vale | ... | digital intermediate producer |
Casting By
| Nicole Abellera | ... | casting director: Los Angeles |
| Jeanne McCarthy | ||
Production Design by
| Dan Davis | ||
Art Direction by
| Ola Maslik | ||
Set Decoration by
| Alexandra Mazur | ||
Costume Design by
| David C. Robinson | ... | (as David Robinson) |
Makeup Department
| Qodi Armstrong | ... | hair department head |
| Chris Clark | ... | hairstylist: Leighton Meester / key hair stylist |
| Lori Fenton | ... | personal hair stylist: Hugh Laurie (as Lori Rozman) |
| Cassandra Keating | ... | key makeup artist |
| Sherri Berman Laurence | ... | makeup department head |
| Bradley Stenson | ... | additional makeup artist |
Production Management
| Anthony Brandonisio | ... | post-production supervisor / production executive |
| Fran Giblin | ... | assistant production manager |
| Sam Hoffman | ... | unit production manager |
| Riel Roch Decter | ... | director of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| David Catalano | ... | additional second assistant director |
| Mariela Comitini | ... | first assistant director |
| Kara Doherty | ... | second assistant director |
| Jason Fesel | ... | second second assistant director |
| Sam Hoffman | ... | second unit director |
| Drew Ann Rosenberg | ... | first assistant director: reshoots |
Art Department
| Steph Barkley | ... | set decorating production assistant (as Stephanie Barkley) |
| Clayton Beisner | ... | art department production assistant |
| Tessa Brophy | ... | art department coordinator |
| Kathrin Eder | ... | set decorator: additional photography |
| James Klotsas | ... | on-set dresser |
| Mitchell Landsman | ... | scenic artist |
| Christopher M. Lewis | ... | set dec production assistant |
| Joe M. Proscia | ... | set dresser |
| Carl Sacco Jr. | ... | set dec foreman |
| Joseph Sacco | ... | set dresser |
| John S. Schlicter | ... | charge scenic artist |
| Courtney Schmidt | ... | property master |
| Patrick Campbell | ... | storyboard artist (uncredited) |
| Randy L. Parisian | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Shaun Brennan | ... | foley artist |
| David Briggs | ... | dialogue editor |
| Lewis Goldstein | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Max Greene | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Rob Humpage | ... | adr assistant |
| Steven Iba | ... | adr mixer |
| Eric Maldin | ... | adr mixer |
| Michael Miller | ... | adr mixer |
| Cate Montana | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| James Ridgley | ... | production sound mixer: Los Angeles (as Jim Ridgley) |
| Tom Ryan | ... | adr mixer / foley supervisor |
| Steve F.B. Smith | ... | sound consultant: Dolby |
| Alex Soto | ... | sound effects editor |
| Wen Hsuan Tseng | ... | assistant sound editor |
Stunts
| Bill Anagnos | ... | stunts |
| Chris Cenatiempo | ... | stunts |
| John Cenatiempo | ... | stunts |
| John R. Favre | ... | stunt double |
| Brian Smyj | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Janet Paparazzo | ... | stunt double: Allison Janney (uncredited) |
| Naomi Peters | ... | stunt double: Leighton Meester (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rebecca Arndt | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Myles Aronowitz | ... | still photographer |
| Cesar Baptista | ... | grip |
| George Bianchini | ... | steadicam operator |
| Kai Wai Cheng | ... | key rigging grip |
| Jack Coffen | ... | gaffer |
| A.J. Del Cueto | ... | production account executive |
| Tammy Fouts | ... | first assistant camera (re-shoots) |
| Michael Gallart | ... | lighting console programmer |
| Gina Girodier | ... | camera intern |
| Chris Hayes | ... | camera operator: "a" camera |
| Petr Hlinomaz | ... | camera operator |
| Matthew Jacobs | ... | grip |
| Alec Jarnagin | ... | camera operator: "b" camera |
| Tommy Kerwick Jr. | ... | key grip |
| William V. Kerwick | ... | dolly grip |
| Rob Koch | ... | first assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Robert Lau | ... | first assistant camera |
| David Lochner | ... | assistant camera / camera intern |
| Nick Maczka | ... | best boy grip |
| Antonio Ponti | ... | b cam focus puller |
| Michael P. Prisco Jr. | ... | best boy electric |
| Keith Putnam | ... | digital imaging technician |
| Rob Riccobono | ... | electrician |
| Joel Tishcoff | ... | rigging gaffer |
Casting Department
| Rori Bergman | ... | casting associate |
| Joanne Bloom | ... | casting associate |
| Jessica Munks | ... | casting assistant (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Aneikit Bonnel | ... | costumer |
| Scott Bredengerd | ... | costume production assistant |
| Danielle Cohen | ... | costume production assistant |
| Barbara Hause | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Penelope Laughman | ... | key set costumer |
| Amy Ritchings | ... | assistant costume designer |
Location Management
| Alec Bates | ... | location scout |
| Jean Chien | ... | location manager |
| Estefania Fernandez | ... | locations intern |
| Greg Hopwood | ... | location department |
| Brendan O'Rourke | ... | assistant location manager |
| Ralph Pellegrini | ... | location assistant |
| Jennifer Quesenbery | ... | location scout |
Music Department
| Ian Bennett | ... | composer: additional music |
| John Carbonara | ... | music editor |
| Simone de Leuw | ... | score production manager |
| Robin Fujiwara | ... | music coordinator |
| Robyn Klein | ... | executive in charge of music |
| Stephen Lukach | ... | music intern |
| John O'Mahony | ... | soundtrack: mixing |
| Devin Powers | ... | composer: incidental music |
| Andrew Raiher | ... | musician: guitar, ukulele, voice |
| Daniel Rojas | ... | music arranger / musician: guitar, mandolin, ukulele / score technical advisor |
| Robin Urdang | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Rena Sternfeld-Allon | ... | additional script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Richard Presutti Jr. | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| MeSun Barnett | ... | on-set production assistant |
| Amanda Beckner | ... | assistant to julian farino |
| Scott Bird | ... | additional production assistant |
| Justin Bischoff | ... | key set production assistant |
| Richard Bizenza | ... | production assistant |
| Christopher W. Bodell | ... | vp of finance: olympus pictures |
| Rosa Camero | ... | marketing |
| Yara Caubet | ... | production secretary |
| Alison Cohen | ... | vp: business and legal affairs (as Alison S. Cohen) |
| Rita Colimon | ... | coordinator: Olympus Pictures |
| Christina Cortez | ... | production assistant |
| Gina Crane | ... | product placement coordinator (as Gina M. Crane) |
| Stephen DiGiovanni | ... | creative consultant |
| Matthew Fleischman | ... | production assistant |
| Joshua A. Friedman | ... | production assistant |
| Rebecca Garland | ... | production accountant |
| Ed Gately | ... | production assistant |
| Katie Greenway | ... | title designer |
| Michael Harkins | ... | stand-in: Hugh Laurie |
| Andrew Houchens | ... | Intern for Likely Story |
| Chad Matthew Hursa | ... | production assistant |
| Laura Kautza | ... | stand in: Leighton Meester |
| Mia Lidofsky | ... | staff production assistant: first team |
| Rachel Lucera-Fein | ... | assistant: Mr. Vanech |
| Gabriella Ludlow | ... | production legal |
| Brendan C. Lynch | ... | staff production assistant |
| Ross Miller | ... | insurance |
| Stephen Nathan | ... | creative consultant |
| Leda Nornang | ... | production coordinator |
| Matthew F. Preston | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Lynda Reynolds | ... | catering chef |
| Michael K. Reynolds | ... | catering chef |
| Riel Roch Decter | ... | assistant to producers |
| Matthew Roper | ... | medic / set medic |
| Sarah Rubenstein | ... | post production accountant |
| Jessica Thorne | ... | payroll accountant |
| Jason Turer | ... | set intern |
| Cory Wood | ... | production staff |
| Christian Vogeler | ... | production assistant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- ATO Pictures (presents)
- Olympus Pictures
- Likely Story
- FilmNation Entertainment (in association with)
Distributors
- GEM Entertainment (2011) (Non-US) (multi-territory)
- ATO Pictures (2012) (United States) (theatrical)
- Capelight Pictures (2012) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Entertainment One (2012) (Canada) (theatrical)
- A-Film Benelux MSD (2013) (Netherlands) (Blu-ray)
- A-Film Benelux MSD (2013) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Ascot Elite Entertainment Group (2012) (Switzerland)
- Film1 Comedy & Kids (2014) (Netherlands) (tv) (limited)
- Red Apollo Group (2016) (China)
- Sookie Pictures (2013) (South Korea)
- TriPictures (2012) (Spain)
- Wild Bunch Germany (2014) (Germany)
- Zon Audiovisuais (2013) (Portugal)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Big Picture Media (soundtrack publicist)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Dolby Laboratories (sound mix)
- Goldcrest Post Production London (sound post-production)
- Gotham Sound and Communications (walkies)
- GreenSlate (payroll)
- Haddad's (transportation equipment)
- Hula Post (editing systems)
- Lotus Post (ADR recording)
- Montclair Film Festival (festival)
- Offhollywood Digital (camera equipment provided by)
- Olympus Pictures (funding)
- Pivotal Post (editing equipment: Avid HD)
- Relativity Music Group (soundtrack)
- Sessions Payroll Management (extras payroll services)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
- Wheelhouse Creative (epk production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In conservative West Orange, New Jersey, the Ostroff and Walling families are very close. David Walling and Terry Ostroff are inseparable best friends and run together every day. David has problems with his wife Paige and frequently sleeps alone in his office. Their daughter Vanessa is frustrated because she has not succeeded in her career as a designer. Their son Toby is moving to China on a temporary assignment. Terry's wife Cathy ignores him; their daughter Nina moved to San Francisco five years ago. Near Thanksgiving, Nina's boyfriend Ethan betrays her at his birthday party and Nina returns to her parents' house. Nina argues with her mother and draws closer to David. Soon they have an affair and fall in love, turning the lives of the people close to them upside-down. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
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| Taglines | It's about to get juicy. See more » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $198,461, 07 Oct 2012 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Leighton Meester (Nina) and Adam Brody (Toby) are married in real life. See more » |
| Goofs | When David is talking to Nina in the coffee shop, the level of Nina's coffee does not remain consistent. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Room (2015). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Caroling Jingle Bells See more » |
| Quotes |
[First lines]
Vanessa: [narrating] The question of happiness has preoccupied philosophers, poets and pharmaceutical companies for thousands of years. Clearly, it's a tricky one. See more » |