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This a poignant story of a family that starts out in trouble and finds its real values. It's a bit hard to figure out just what's going on in the beginning but that because of a paradigm shift. Take the premise and replace Mom and Dad with Dad and Dad. As this viewer began to accept that it began to fall into place. The religious theme was not overwhelming, but the move from a vengeful God to a loving one made for a perfect resolution, or the hope of one.

Wasn't expecting much when I first selected this movie. But by the end of the movie, I was amazed at how good it was. It's a lower budget flick, but it's complex. Lots of various settings. Ensemble cast did a respectable job. Script was well written and realistic. And I loved how the director wove in a lot of singing among the 3 lead characters. The ending Thanksgiving scene where all 3 lead males sang at the table was a wonderful way to end the movie. My only criticism was when the singing son threw several irrational tantrums and then came back to his senses rather quickly. Was a bit contrived, but overall the movie was well done and the message is about valuing one's "family" whatever that may look like.