Surprising in all the right ways
On its surface the story might appear to be quite soppy, but it is not. It strikes a great balance - heartfelt without being heavy-handed, and constantly moving forward at just the right pace.
The last ten minutes absolutely floored me. By then, I'd already been drawn in by the lead character's arc - her resilience, her ability to cherish the basic moments of "familial" connection, and quality time.
The film is inspiring in a quiet, genuine way, and reminds us not to take the good in our own lives for granted. One powerful takeaway is that we can sometimes abandon ourselves and our own needs out of duty or guilt - and while a lapse is human, living in that state permanently isn't healthy. The film makes you watchful for that in your own life.
Through another lens, the film is about loneliness and connection - and the truth that a "chosen family" can be every bit as real and meaningful as the one you're born into. The movie shows that beautifully. I left feeling hopeful, inspired,l and reminded that even in the most difficult situations, there's always a way to make things better. In a world full of tragic stories, we need more films like this.
The last ten minutes absolutely floored me. By then, I'd already been drawn in by the lead character's arc - her resilience, her ability to cherish the basic moments of "familial" connection, and quality time.
The film is inspiring in a quiet, genuine way, and reminds us not to take the good in our own lives for granted. One powerful takeaway is that we can sometimes abandon ourselves and our own needs out of duty or guilt - and while a lapse is human, living in that state permanently isn't healthy. The film makes you watchful for that in your own life.
Through another lens, the film is about loneliness and connection - and the truth that a "chosen family" can be every bit as real and meaningful as the one you're born into. The movie shows that beautifully. I left feeling hopeful, inspired,l and reminded that even in the most difficult situations, there's always a way to make things better. In a world full of tragic stories, we need more films like this.
- prasadgollakota
- 19 ago 2025