Anesthesia

A professor is stabbed near his NYC apartment in this ensemble drama. Elsewhere, his daughter-in-law battles cancer, a student of his has self-harm issues, a junkie is dragged to rehab by a childhood best friend and a suburban wife longs for the city., This ensemble drama set in New York City begins with a philosophy professor (Sam Waterston) getting stabbed while he’s trying to buy flowers for his wife (Glenn Close). 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. Written and directed by Tim Blake Nelson., A professor is stabbed near his NYC apartment in this deeply humane ensemble drama. Elsewhere, his daughter-in-law battles cancer, a student of his has self-harm issues, a junkie is dragged to rehab and a suburban wife longs for the city.