Joy (Shirkey Henderson) is married to a man with an unresolved 'affliction', and recieves visitations from her deceased ex-lover. Her sister Trish (Allison Janney) meets an unlikely new suitor (Michael Lerner) who she hopes will bring stability to her family, while her husband (Ciaran Hinds) is just out of prison andkeen to reconnect with his son. Helen (Ally Sheedy), the third sister, is feeling intense pressure from her family and her Hollywood success. Ten years after the critically acclaimed 'Happiness', director Todd Solondz returns to the familiar themes and characters with 'Life During Wartime', and presents us with a tale thats poignant, funny,disturbing, shocking and sad, while creating a resonant portrait of modern life and love.