Ordinary People
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.
Keywords:
Chicago, illinois
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
Based on novel or book
Suicide attempt
Middle class
Dysfunctional family
Grief
Bereavement
Psychiatrist
Guilt
Grieving
Survivor's guilt
Loss of son
Mother son conflict
Movie tag line: "Everything is in its proper place... except the past."
