KATE Winslet was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Little Children. The story is about a small community and two married couples whose lives cross in the playground, the pool and in the street as they appear to continue their everyday lives. But, as

KATE Winslet was nominated for an Oscar for her role in Little Children.

The story is about a small community and two married couples whose lives cross in the playground, the pool and in the street as they appear to continue their everyday lives.

But, as in any drama, their lives become entwined in surprising and potentially dangerous ways.

It is directed by Todd Field and based on the novel by Tom Perrotta, who worked, too, on the screenplay.

The other members of the community include Patrick Wilson and Jennifer Connelly.