The Secret Life of Objects is a 2008 English-language film. Set in South Carolina in 1964, this is the tale of Lily Owens, a 14 year-old girl who is haunted by the memory of her late mother.. It was released on 17th October 2008. The Film was successful at box office. The Secret Life of Objects was made on a budget of $11 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $39 million.