Ordinary People
1980Directed by: Robert Redford
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Judd Hirsch
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.
Drama
Moving relationship stories
Humanity and the world around us
Underdogs and coming of age
Powerful stories of heartbreak and suffering
Emotional and touching family dramas
Heartbreaking and moving family drama
Enduring stories of family and marital drama
Touching and sentimental family stories