Mrs. Ethel and her husband, Norman, left the hustle and bustle of city life and moved to their former home, a log house by the pond, to start their lives anew. Ethel, who was nearly seventy years old, was full of enthusiasm for life, while Norman, who was seventy-nine years old, was the opposite, depressed and eccentric. The beautiful scenery by the golden pond and the meticulous care of his wife did not let old Norman get rid of the panic of old age. A heart problem makes Norman terrified of death. Coinciding with the 80th birthday of the old man, the daughter Chessie, who was deeply estranged from her father, came to the Golden Pond with her soon-to-be-married husband and 13-year-old son to celebrate her father's birthday. But the lively surface still can't hide the emotional crisis between the three generations. After many years, there is still no sign of reconciliation between the father and daughter. Norman's harsh words have also caused him to be difficult to communicate with his guests and his daughter. . What's worse is that the daughter and her husband entrusted the old couple to take care of the 13-year-old little Billy because of their trip to Europe. This is a test for three generations. After my daughter is gone, life goes on. From the beginning of mutual distrust to mutual understanding, the two of them often go boating, fishing, diving and playing together. The grandson finally found the long-lost happiness and laughter, and the old man also experienced the joy of family from the child. Due to an accidental fall into the water, the stubborn Norman re-examined his life, and his daughter Chessie came to the Golden Pond again. Ethel watched closely the conflicts between her husband Norman and her daughter Chessie. She patiently observed and listened to everything like a psychologist. Ethel knew that all her husband's actions stemmed from the fear of old age. Together, Ethel and Chessie analyzed the real reason behind her daughter's dislike of fighting, and helped Chessie to recognize her real psychological needs. The example of helping grandson Billy and Norman to achieve a harmonious relationship gave her daughter the hope of reconciliation with her father, and she encouraged her to take practical actions to reconcile with her father. After some in-depth discussions, the father and daughter finally solved the grievances that had been in the bottom of their hearts for a long time. The father talked with his daughter in an appreciative and approving tone, and the daughter also communicated with the father in a positive and understanding attitude. After the daughter overcame the physical and psychological obstacles and completed the backflip diving that has never been successful, the father also personally wore himself for the daughter to go to school. The medals won at the time, the father and daughter hugged each other.
Wife of Ethel actor Katherine Hepburn Norman, she is passionate about life. She patiently observes everything and listens to everything like a psychologist. She analyzed the real reason why her daughter Chessie didn't like fighting, helped Chessie recognize her real psychological needs, and encouraged Chessie to reconcile with Norman with practical actions.
The husband of Norman actor Henry Fonda Essel is stubborn and eccentric. He has a heart problem, and because of this he is terrified of death. The harshness of his words created a rift between him and his daughter. An accidental drowning made him re-examine his life. After some in-depth discussions, he and his daughter finally solved the grievances in their hearts.
The daughter of Chessie actor Jane Fonda Ethel and Norman, who has a deep estrangement from her father, Norman. On her father's 80th birthday, she brought her husband and son to the Golden Pond. Under the guidance of her mother, she saw the hope of reconciliation with her father. When her father talked to her in a favorable tone, she also communicated with him in a positive and understanding manner.
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