Love Liza (2002)

Name: Love Liza
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2002
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 6.4
Cast: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jack Kehler, Sarah Koskoff, Stephen Tobolowsky, Erika Alexander

1h 30m United States of America, France, Germany

Comedy Drama

Plot

After his wife Liza's tragic and mysterious suicide, website designer Wilson Joel spirals into a world of despair. Seeking solace, he resorts to huffing gasoline and immersing himself in remote control gaming, all while sidestepping the growing tension with his mother-in-law. As he grapples with grief and isolation, Wilson's coping mechanisms lead him down a dark path, forcing him to confront his pain and the unresolved issues surrounding Liza’s death. The narrative explores themes of loss, addiction, and the struggle to connect amid overwhelming sorrow.

Cast

Philip Seymour Hoffman Jack Kehler Sarah Koskoff Stephen Tobolowsky Erika Alexander Shannon Holt Kevin Breznahan Daniel Farber Kelli Garner Chris Ellis Wayne Duvall Ernest Perry Jr. Kathy Bates J.D. Walsh Jimmy Raskin