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.
Editor's Verdict
"The movie 'Ordinary People' is a serious drama focusing on grief, trauma, and family breakdown following a death. Based on the provided plot summary, there is no indication that the events occur during the Christmas season or that Christmas plays any thematic or structural role in the narrative. It scores entirely on the 'None' or 'Weak' end of the spectrum across all criteria."
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