Smart People

Lawrence Wetherhold has lost his wife and, with her, the only chance of being happy. His cynicism is affecting his work, and the once so brilliant professor in English literature is quickly becoming his own worst enemy. But life has a way of its own, and everything is about to change when Lawrence is paid a visit from his adopted brother. To top it all off, the professor falls in love with a former student.

Smart People is a heart-warming piece on a dysfunctional, yet comical, family. The dialogue is snappy and fast, something that has become somewhat of a trademark, following the likes of Sideways and Juno, for the contemporary American independent cinema. Director Noam Murro exhibits an interesting gallery of characters, embodied by a great ensemble of renowned actors.

This is a story about hitting rock bottom and finding your way back, but also about clever people who still have a lot to learn. True, they always have something to say, but it is way too easy to lose one’s emotional core along the way.

Premiere Status
Scandinavian Premiere: Cast
Dennis Quaid, Ellen Page, Thomas Haden Church, Sarah Jessica Parker: Producer
Michael Costigan, Bridget Johnson, Michael London: Script
Mark Poirier: Cinematography
Toby Irwin: Music
Nuno Bettencourt: Spoken language
English