Nina Ostroff (played by Leighton Meester) is a protagonist in The Oranges.
24-year-old daughter returning home after a broken engagement. Pursues a romantic relationship with David Walling, which precipitates a major crisis for both households. David Walling (played by Hugh Laurie) appears in The Oranges.
Vanessa's father involved in a secret affair with Nina Ostroff. His relationship accelerates the collapse of his marriage and disrupts the lives of everyone involved. Vanessa Walling (played by Alia Shawkat) appears in The Oranges.
Narrator and aspiring furniture designer who stayed home after college. Observes her parents' failing marriage and the fallout from the affair between her father and Nina. Paige Walling (played by Catherine Keener) appears in The Oranges.
Vanessa's mother whose marriage is deteriorating. Her marital struggles form a key part of the neighborhood drama observed by Vanessa. Toby Walling (played by Adam Brody) appears in The Oranges.
Carol Ostroff (played by Allison Janney) appears in The Oranges.
Nina's mother and close neighbor. Initially hopes to match Nina with Toby, but later discovers the affair by tracking Nina to a motel, sparking a family breakdown. Terry Ostroff (played by Oliver Platt) appears in The Oranges.
Nina's father and long-time friend to the Wallings. His household's turmoil significantly impacts the local community and Vanessa's perspective. Christmas Caroler (played by Marceline Hugot) appears in The Oranges.
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Characters
Nina Ostroff
(played by Leighton Meester) — protagonist
24-year-old daughter returning home after a broken engagement. Pursues a romantic relationship with David Walling, which precipitates a major crisis for both households.
David Walling
(played by Hugh Laurie) — supporting
Vanessa's father involved in a secret affair with Nina Ostroff. His relationship accelerates the collapse of his marriage and disrupts the lives of everyone involved.
Vanessa Walling
(played by Alia Shawkat) — supporting
Narrator and aspiring furniture designer who stayed home after college. Observes her parents' failing marriage and the fallout from the affair between her father and Nina.
Paige Walling
(played by Catherine Keener) — supporting
Vanessa's mother whose marriage is deteriorating. Her marital struggles form a key part of the neighborhood drama observed by Vanessa.
Toby Walling
(played by Adam Brody) — supporting
Carol Ostroff
(played by Allison Janney) — supporting
Nina's mother and close neighbor. Initially hopes to match Nina with Toby, but later discovers the affair by tracking Nina to a motel, sparking a family breakdown.
Terry Ostroff
(played by Oliver Platt) — supporting
Nina's father and long-time friend to the Wallings. His household's turmoil significantly impacts the local community and Vanessa's perspective.
Christmas Caroler
(played by Marceline Hugot) — supporting
Christmas Caroler
(played by Curtis McClarin) — supporting
Christmas Caroler
(played by Jay Reiss) — supporting
Christmas Caroler
(played by Ian Helfer) — supporting
Ultimate Frisbee Player
(played by Paul Fears) — minor
Henry
(played by Hoon Lee) — minor
Christmas Caroler
(played by Sarah Saltzberg) — minor
Innkeeper
(played by Arthur Anderson) — minor
Ethan
(played by Sam Rosen) — minor
Maya
(played by Aya Cash) — minor
Anne Allen
(played by Betsy Aidem) — minor
Gideon Allen
(played by Damian Young) — minor
Meredith Lovett
(played by Heidi Kristoffer) — minor
Story Analysis
A suburban drama exploring marital breakdown, secret affairs, and neighborhood fallout through a young woman's observational lens.
Plot Progression
Suburban Stagnation
Secret Alliances
Shattered Illusions
Neighborhood Fallout
Directed by Julian Farino
The Oranges (2011) · 5.5/10 · comedy, drama, romance
