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Family
This four-part made-for-TV drama focuses up close on a Dublin couple with four children. Charlo is a hustler, a head-first footballer, a thief, abusive. Paula drinks, objects to Charlie's thievery and adultery without the will to chuck him out. John Paul worships his father who's initiating him into the world of beer and football but recoils at Charlo's treatment of mum; asthma and misbehavior at school follow. Daughter Nicola is a young woman, starting work in a garment factory. When Charlo begins to stare at her, she's frightened and Paula's furious.
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Plot Summary
A young woman named Angie, estranged from her family, must return home after her mother's death. She is shocked to discover her father is remarrying and that her younger sister, Mary, has a severe illness. Angie must confront her past and reconcile with her family as she navigates these difficult circumstances.
Critical Reception
Family was met with mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and performances, while others found the plot predictable and overly sentimental. Audiences generally responded positively to the film's focus on family themes and reconciliation.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its heartfelt performances and exploration of family dynamics.
Criticized by some for its predictable narrative and sentimental tone.
Resonated with audiences for its themes of love, loss, and forgiveness.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'Lost and Found' before being changed to 'Family'.
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