brothers and sisters

Jane 2022-04-22 07:01:18

The story takes place in the Ozark Mountains, the poorest mountain in America. Ree's father made drugs for a living along with other members of the extended family, and was arrested by the police for this. He has been on the run for several months with the house as collateral and bail. If he does not appear in court, the court will confiscate the family's only property. Ree has been independently taking care of her mentally ill mother, her 12-year-old brother and 6-year-old sister. Life is very difficult. If she loses her place again, I am afraid that her family will eventually be destroyed. So she embarked on a dangerous road to find her father. The close and distant relatives of the drug production all showed up with various indifference and terrifying attitudes. The creditor came to collect the house. Ree was threatened and even beaten, but he never gave up. Finally, he found evidence that his father was killed and saved the house. The family can continue to rely on each other.

The whole film has a gray tone, showing the poverty in the mountains, the harsh climate environment, the violent and rude interpersonal relationships, and the pale, hopeless and uninteresting life. The subtle but deep affection between Ree and his family is the only bright color of the film. The three walked hand in hand in the cold barren land, Ree taught them simple math; hunted together; when Ree was dragged out of the house by a distant relative, his younger brother immediately rushed out and shouted "Don't hurt my sister!"; After Ree was beaten, she went home and lay on the sofa to recover, her younger siblings snuggled up beside her, silently saying nothing - this kind of silent emotion magnifies Ree's courage and strength. The belief is simple and firm, and you must protect your loved ones. When several middle-aged women took Ree to the river late at night, found his father's body, and cut off his hands as evidence of his death, seeing this scene, I could feel Ree's heartache and collapse, but she immediately cheered up Get up, send the evidence to the police station, and finally be able to save the house that the family depends on. I also deeply understand her strong deeds. She saved the future of herself and her family. The family love flowing in her blood is enough to overcome the greatest difficulties and misfortunes.

Family affection is the candlelight in the dark world, the fire in the ice and snow world, simple and powerful, small but lasting, and I feel its power.

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Winter's Bone quotes

  • Gail: [after asking her husband to let her use his truck] He said no.

    Ree: Did you tell him I'd spring for gas?

    Gail: I told him. He still won't.

    Ree: Why not?

    Gail: He never says why not to me, Ree, he just says no.

    Ree: Man, it's so sad to hear you say he won't let you do somethin' and then you *don't* do it.

    Gail: It's different once you're married.

    Ree: It really must be. 'Cause you ain't never used to eat no shit.

  • Ree: He might be hangin' around with Little Arthur and them. You think?

    Teardrop: You don't wanna go around Little Arthur's askin' them people about anything they ain't offered to talk about. That's a real good way to end up et by hogs... or wishin' you was.