The five protagonists, children, original couple and stepmother in the film together create the conflicts of a mixed family. As the stepmother of the children, Isabel has always worked hard to integrate into the family and establish a good relationship with these stepchildren. The children cannot accept this person who enters their lives halfway through, and in their daily lives, they have always had a close relationship with their biological mother. The constant state of a family is very important, but the divorce of the parents and the appearance of the stepmother cause the constant state of the whole family to be broken. In the early stages of the change, children will naturally resist this change to escape their pain and try to maintain the balance of the family. The problem with this family is that the children are still unable to change their view of the stepmother and cannot accept the new life state. They are more willing to be with their biological mothers and prefer the original family life. However, in reality, both the mother and the child must change their attitudes and gradually establish the family feelings between them, so that the whole family can return to a normal state and continue to move forward.
The news that Jackie was suffering from cancer became the second major change in the family. This time it intensified the conflicts that were already there, but it also became an opportunity to resolve the conflicts. The two women were able to express their thoughts frankly and walked into each other's hearts. This makes them understand that the love of two people for their children is the same. They should all make their own efforts for the children, and achieve one ultimate goal, which is to make the children happy.
It can be seen in the film that the new couple are very affectionate and want to run the family well. On the other hand, the children have always had a close relationship with their biological mothers, so this exclusive relationship excludes their stepmother. Isabel always hopes that her care for the children will achieve the cyclical causal effect she wants, and use her own behavior to influence the children's feelings, which in turn arouses the children's reaction and feedback, and realizes the unity of love and being loved in the family. . However, the existence of the children's biological mothers makes this cycle impossible. In the end, the long-term care finally ushered in a return, and Isabel's persistence in exchange for the children's approval.
In the family, children are everything to parents. The three adults have always surrounded the two children, especially the children's attitude that makes Isabel always feel the pressure. Conversely, the biological mother has a very strong influence on the children, and her thoughts and behavior also affect the children's attitude towards the stepmother to a certain extent. Jackie is also a good mother. Although she struggles and wanders in contradictions, she tells her children to be tolerant and accepting. Only when we exchange our sincerity with our sincerity, can our true feelings be established. When Isabel helped her daughter win back her self-esteem, the two mothers stood together, and the daughter pounced on the stepmother first. At that time, I saw the helplessness of a biological mother from Jackie's expression. At that time, Isabel could be sure that the two children had accepted her and that they could live happily together.
In this family structure, everyone is tested. As a father, Luke has always been under great pressure and responsibility. He is worried about losing children because of his choice, and also worried that his family will face crisis again. Jackie has a mother's love for her child, and has the jealousy and inner conflicts that a normal mother should have. She finally defeated her selfishness. Isabel's tolerance and perseverance have given her a place in the hearts of the children and integrated into the family. The children are also undergoing various tests brought about by family changes. As they grow up, their hearts are stronger and more tolerant.
The last group photo of the family was very touching. As a photographer, Isabel took her most emotionally-infused work. Let people feel the power of family.
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