
In the Valley of Elah (2007)
In the Valley of Elah is a 2007 drama film directed by Paul Haggis and starring Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon. The movie follows the story of a father, Hank Deerfield (Jones), who is searching for his son Mike (Jonathan Tucker), a soldier who has gone missing after returning from Iraq.
The movie contains several sexual moments, which are integral to the story. One of the most powerful scenes is when Hank discovers a video on Mike's laptop of him and his fellow soldiers engaging in a sexual act with a female Iraqi civilian. This scene is particularly powerful because it shows the dehumanizing effects of war and how it can lead to such acts of violence.
Another important sexual moment in the movie is when Hank and his wife, Joan (Sarandon), have a heated argument about Mike's disappearance. During the argument, Joan reveals that she had an affair with a man from her church. This moment is important because it shows how the strain of Mike's disappearance has put a strain on their marriage.
The movie also contains a scene where Hank and his friend, Emily Sanders (Theron), share a passionate kiss. This moment is important because it shows how Hank is able to find comfort in Emily's presence, despite the pain of his son's disappearance.
Overall, In the Valley of Elah contains several powerful sexual moments that are integral to the story. These moments show the dehumanizing effects of war, the strain of a missing son on a marriage, and the comfort that can be found in the presence of another person.
A few scenes of female nudity. the first in a strip club/bar (bare breasts/butt are seen, both close up and far away), the other in a topless bar.
There is also a scene in a men's shower (bare butts are briefly seen).
References to blowjobs.