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Movie · 1980

Ordinary People

Everything is in its proper place... except the past.

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Grief stricken Dysfunctional family Survivor guilt Psychological realism Therapy centered Emotional suppression

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Release
1980
Runtime
124 min

Synopsis

Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.

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