At the end of the film, the mother chose to leave quietly. Gilbert's home was reduced to ashes in a fire, and the heavy shackles that bound him were loosened. Gilbert was finally free and could find his own. copies of the sky. From another point of view, Gilbert's mother gave up her own life for the happiness of her child, which really made me feel the greatness of mother's love.
The mentally handicapped child is actually played by Leonardo. People who have seen this film should not think that his acting skills are poor.
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