Thirteen Conversations About One Thing Page #4

Synopsis: A physics professor approaching middle age decides to change his life with unexpected results. A rising young prosecuting attorney's plans are thrown into disarray as the result of a single careless act while distracted. A woman reluctantly faces her husband's infidelity. An envious insurance claims manager with family problems seeks revenge on a cheerful coworker, but has second thoughts. And an optimistic young cleaning woman awaits a miracle, only to have her faith shaken by a traumatic event. These ordinary people all find themselves asking the fundamental question philosophers have pondered throughout history: What is happiness, and how does one achieve it?
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Jill Sprecher
Production: Sony Pictures Classics
  8 wins & 7 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.1
Metacritic:
74
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
R
Year:
2001
104 min
$3,004,491
Website
375 Views


A week ago, he

was robbed at gunpoint.

The next day I received a phone call,

a man found his wallet

in a garbage can.

He delivered the same day, but ...

I never told my husband.

They had things in the portfolio that

indicated having an affair.

- Mind if I smoke?

- No.

You said nothing?

No, I was expecting him to say,

or I catch him lying.

You seem very calm.

Maybe it's because he is accustomed

to feel lonely.

I was thinking on the way

back home, how strange ...

is living in a city

as crowded,

and all trying not to look.

- Self protection, I aho.

- I once read an article that said,

humans need 45cm

of personal space.

Strange, no? Place a number

for this? 45cm?

Yet behind it all,

we might want the same things.

Perhaps we are more

connected than we think.

You think so?

I'm sure your husband

will create legal proceedings.

Ask yourself if you are happy

and wishes to be.

That evening before leaving, it took 1 million

hours to get a simple case.

Ultimately,

I had to do to him.

That's it then.

The bag and the bag will take with me.

Take. The address is on the label.

I'll meet you there.

- And these boxes?

- They're for charity.

"Fortune smiled for some

Kids and others. "

Listen, I spoke with the lawyer last night.

They said if we send some kind of qualification

the Ronnie can get lighter with him.

Well, I do not what mport

Del says about it.

- The monthly balance. I wanted to look.

- I'm on the phone with my ex.

Sorry, I have been under pressure.

The company is not doing well.

Wait a minute!

I did not say who was seeking employment.

I will not sell pens for Del Strickland.

Say thanks, but do not need favors.

Dou hard to raise my child.

That's right.

Yes, that's it.

I was busy working with my father

and he gave me a company like Del did.

What? It took me years to get

where I am.

For your information I am about to

be vice president.

Who's whistling?

I. Just trying to liven things up here.

A small tribute to Bowman smiling.

Stop it.

I can not concentrate.

Come on Gene, it's just a joke.

You do not see a smile here since Bowman left.

Speaking in Bowman, give anything for

one of those cookies now.

We do not have a cafeteria here, Pete.

They are talking of Mr. Smile?

I saw him at the train station

Was wearing a suit and tie. Nobody

know if he was going to work.

Poor guy.

appears you have not told his wife.

seems to come to town every single day

for coffee and reading the newspaper.

What will he do? Already has more than 50 years.

It would be easy to get a job.

Traded much so his job

curriculum does not help much.

Daria lucky if you get a job

Packers. But young people want to do it.

Or veteran.

- Hi, I am looking for Ronnie.

- He's out. Later return.

- Any idea what time?

- Dunno. He just came out.

Want to leave a message or something?

Yes, say his father Gene started here.

Care to give him that?

Thanks.

Say see you on Wednesday, right?

Hello guys. Dunno.

Same as always.

Gene? Gene English? How are you?

Can I buy you a cup and coffee?

- No no. I am in a hurry.

- Just a minute.

- Want to eat something?

- I just eat.

Someone left it in there in the seats.

I saved for you.

Thanks Gus.

- How is to get a job?

- You know it takes time.

- And how are things at the office?

- Same drop budget.

The company is fortunate to have a guy like that.

Especially at these times.

Well do not despair. For all

is a solution.

I really believe that.

I'll let him eat in peace.

Got to get back to the office.

- Good to see you.

- Good to see you. " It was fate.

Hey, want to play poker tonight?

Our usual guy can not go.

- It seems that his daughter is with rubella.

- I can not. My mother is in town.

Qeur play poker tonight, Gene?

Are prepared for

big change?

What are you talking about?

What a great change?

We're moving to the upstairs. Divide

with another department. I thought I knew.

- Where did you hear that?

- My friend's desk 35.

Hey, I did not think so

was a big secret.

They always plan to announce when

the new vice president takes over.

- And they are planning to increase the working hours.

- What new vice president?

One department manager

finance.

They know who I mean.

What's his name? The young guy!

There's nothing better to do than

chatter all day?

Okay, it's good for me.

I'll finish the snack in my room.

Yes, go to your room and

do something useful there,

instead of poking your nose

where it is called your pathetic loser!

Yes, I am a loser.

That's right, Gene.

Had a good teacher.

I learned a few things with you.

You get people in

his leather swivel chair,

has hangers-on everywhere,

and still has its scapegoats.

The guys here are expelled

without a penny of gracious.

- Wisdom comes suddenly, do you?

- What does it mean?

Discover yourself.

Why bother with it, Gene?

Why look at all like enemies?

Mickey's who he is. Just a guy

like us trying to survive.

- What does this guy know about finances?

- I just heard.

Do not believe rumors. No good

attention. Hey, where are you going?

Mr. Strickland will welcome you now.

- Hello, Gene.

- How are you, Del?

Beautiful room you have here.

It's where his father cosumo stay?

No, before he falesceu

we moved up here.

Oh, sorry.

Look, do not want to take

long time.

I came here to ask you if you have any

vacancy in its sales force for us.

Gene always told you what I needed,

was just saying.

I know it's a great worker.

I'd love to have you aboard.

No, not for me. It's for someone who already

worked with us, call Wade Bowman.

It's both a guy and and a

excellent worker.

There has been fortunate ultimamante

and thought I'd help him.

What happened?

He was released?

Yes, you know how it works.

Occupational hazard.

Rose will be in the audience Ronnie

tomorrow. If you want I can ...

Okay. Can I solve this.

- Thanks for the tip.

- I'll give you a call to the guy.

Great. It will be good for you both.

Just do not tell him I was here.

He has a certain pride.

Sure.

When is the next available date?

January 6.

Citizens of New York

vs. Ronald James Ingls.

- Give up to read the charges?

- Yes.

I need a postponement. My client does not

is here and I can not find it.

I'll find it for you, promoter.

The court is here for questions

of their detention.

- Your Honor I would like to stay?

- Could conciderar, but I will not.

Detention order extended.

In between, no hitting.

It's all here in black and white.

He says he will have to vacate this

walk to the end of the month.

They want us to move to 33

to share space with ...

guarantors and sales.

A tin of sardines. We

say goodbye to our windows.

- How long have you worked here?

- 14 years in January.

It was already here when Eddie Jasper

had nervous breakdown?

No, I think that was before I joined.

I've heard. He was the guy who ...

lost control in the middle

a meeting, right?

Yes, they had to take him in

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