Ordinary People

A privileged family's seemingly perfect life is shattered by the accidental death of their older son, leading to a downward spiral of guilt, grief, and desperation. As the younger son struggles to come to terms with the tragedy, he finds solace in an unlikely friendship with a rebellious girl from his choir group. Meanwhile, his parents are unable to provide the emotional support he needs, leaving him to navigate his painful journey alone. With the help of a perceptive psychiatrist, the family must confront their deepest fears and insecurities in order to heal and move forward.

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