It's a movie about dogs, but more so it's a movie about family. The question in the title appears in the narration of the male protagonist at the end of the film, and its answer is actually very clear. The relative is the one who will always think that you are irreplaceable. Marley's meaning to the protagonist's family has long been more than a pet, it is an integral part of the family, it is a relative. The dog doesn't care whether you are poor or rich, sick or healthy, it only cares about your goodness to it, as long as you treat it wholeheartedly, it will give everything of its own. And that's what your loved ones do, and your loved ones are the people in this world who will never abandon you. By describing the life and changes of the protagonist's family in the ten years since Marley entered the protagonist's family and left, the film not only shows us the process of establishing and growing a family, but also transforms the marriage from love to family bonding. The process is presented to the audience, and at the same time, it also allows us to understand the transformation of a man from youth to middle age. It can be said that this is a very rich film. I have never kept a pet, my parents don't allow it, but after watching the film, I strongly hope to have such a partner to grow and mature with me in the future.
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