About This ensemble drama set in New York City begins with philosophy professor (Sam Waterston) being stabbed after stopping to buy his wife, Marcia (Glenn Close), flowers. Elsewhere, his daughter-in-law (Jessica Hecht) battles cancer, a student of his (Kristen Stewart) has self-harm issues, a junkie (K. Todd Freeman) is dragged to rehab by a childhood best friend (Michael K. Williams) and a suburban wife (Gretchen Mol) longs for the city. Directed and written by Tim Blake Nelson.