Fire in the Dark (1991) | Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, Edward Herrmann, Jean Stapleton
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- A 75-year old widow with battles herself as she struggles with being a burden to those she loves. Though determined not to rely on her children, she is forced to move in with her daughter after a serious fall, and the family learns to face the future with dignity and hope.
Directed by David Hugh Jones
Written by David J. Hill
Starring Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, Edward Herrmann, Jean Stapleton, George Hearn
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We took care of our Mom for 7 years after a stroke at 84. She was paralyzed on the left side. We wanted her home and so we did what we had to do, which was a lot. No regrets, she was happy till the day she passed at age 91. People would always tell us they don't know anyone who did what we did. When you love someone, that's it! ❤
"Growing old is not for the faint of heart". True words...
Where I come from we have a say " a mother can take care of 10 children.....but 10 children can't take care of one Mom.
You must be Italian.
I remember my dad saying “ it’s hell getting old” and now I’m old and he’s right!! 😢💖💕
We are parents in our late 70's who are healthy, live in our own apartment , have a car and can still get about on our own. We have wonderful children and in laws who are around, near and far, who help with our rent and who love us in an amazing way We are thankful to G-d for the family we have and realize it is a blessing as many older people are often left on their own by their children...that is so sad!
You are so blessed. Still make plans in case one of your or both need special home care or pass away and the other is alone.
I am an 81yr oldest child of 4 siblings. Also the only daughter of 3 who chose to be a full time homemaker upon the birth of our first child. Soon after, my husband became an airline pilot so all was for the good. I was available to host holidays and enjoy extra time with nieces and nephews. With age, I babysat my grandkids, watched over our parents medical problems. Dad's heart attack and Mom's Alzheimer. Both ended up living with me until their passing. I lost my husband 22 yrs ago and yet never alone. My kids, 6 grandkids and new 5 great grandkids come often. They are delightful and I am so grateful.
Good for you, you are blessed
This REALLY hits close to home!! My mom and dad were just as obstinate as Granny in this film. ANYONE COULD SEE they were not capable of taking care of themselves, except THEMSELVES!! I tried my BEST to convince them to either come live with us or let me find them a place in a retirement home. This situation got so out of hand I lost my marriage and children because of it!! So I made a pact with God. PLEASE DEAR GOD, PLEEEAASE! On the event of my 68th birhtday, I want to be DEAD AND BURRIED for at LEAST 3 YEARS! I'm turning 60 this year, so only grant me 5 years more, and NO MORE THAN THAT!!
My mom died in her own bed of primary liver cancer, something she NEVER told me about, at the age of 79. My dad fell and broke his hip at 89, in that SAME HOUSE, so about 1 year later, but instead of calling for help, he just lay there until he died, and the neighbours let me know of a peculiar smell coming from the house.
PLEASE GOD, GRANT ME THIS ONE FAVOUR, BY THE TIME I REACH 68, LET ME BE DEAD FOR 3 YEARS ALREADY!!
@@pieterheystek2129 As an 82yr old, I am now on a walker after a fall, cemented fractured vertebrae and unable to drive. I care for my home, dog, cooking, sewing, plants and myself. I have devoted family and friends. Chase away negativity and embrace the things and people you love. Live live live. 🥰
@@bunnyjames3828 Thank you dear! I've been trying EVERY day to come to terms with it for YEARS now! Why were they so STUPIDLY OBSTINATE and would SIMPLY NOT LISTEN TO REASON???
@@pieterheystek2129 You are not responsible or able to change what's passed. Move forward please.
I m just 70ears old and I know waths comming can not walk anymore very hard that movie was very hard for me but so many young die so getting old its a privilege.
My Nana lived with us until she died. I was 14… I respected my parents for taking care of her until the end. Why is it such a bother for her mother to Live with her?
Because the mother didn’t want to.
Indeed!!! They should have taken care of her in their own home!
I'm an only child and took care of my aging parents at home until they passed. Sad to say, I barely hear (or see) my children/grandchildren. I never set that example, don't know what went wrong.
It's tragic how family's drift apart.
Your not alone.
I am all alone now and praying for family
You Are BRAVE, God Bless.
BC. I’m sorry to hear that…don’t stop trying to be a part of their lives… it could turn around… ask them how you could be closer.
God Bless you. They are not off this earth yet!! You were so caring with your parents.
Heart melting story that made me cry, i am old now and still taking care of my very old mother. She survived from the stroke 7 years ago, most of the time she is hard to understand her having tramtrums like a child without reasons specially when my father died 7 months ago, i will never tired of taking care of my mother because i love her so dearly, it's my time now to return the love that she gave me since the day that she brought me into this world. May God continue to bless every member of our family and gave us strenght everyday
I'm so sorry you are dealing with that, when you yourself should be taking it easy at this stage in life.
This movie portraits so well the balance of love. We struggle, we fear, we make mistakes, we get angry, we forgive. Love endures. After having found a way to be honest and not fearful, love brings out the best in us and helps us leave the rest behind. Blessings!
That's so beautiful. I feel the same! Your a wonderful daughter ❤
It's so important if one get married and your parents is still alive to involve them at all times in your household so that your family can get along with them when things like this happen. I don't know why some children isolate them from rest of family once they got married. Old people is one of the biggest blessings one can have. Take care of your parents aslong as you have the change to. May the Lord blessed all that watch this movie.
God bless you too beatrice,I just recently lost my mum who was only 68 and I've lived with her 90% of my life I miss her so much everyday and wish she had lived longer.Let's be glad and honour our parents they brought us up and cared for for us through all good and really bad times.Wonderful movie. Thank you
BLESS YOU TOO!
God Bless you Beatrice, I hope you are well.. i absolutely agree…Family’s everything.
And what if your parents suck. Were violent jerks. Sometimes you are on your own.
I can’t stop crying. What a beautiful movie 🎥 with so much love, compassion and realness. Reminded me so much of my own family. Both my parents are gone now and it’s Christmas Eve 🙏🙏❤️ I have two beautiful children who love me so much. Their father died almost 2 years ago so it’s been very hard for us. But, I’m a faithful servant of God and he will help us. Amen 🙏
THANKS NADINE.
Good Luck
Praise God. Yes! Seek His face, read His Word and obey His voice--you will find Him! and He will help you!
Stay strong. I've been left alone living abroad and it's not easy.
I can’t stop crying thinking of my own mother going through something very similar. Life is way too short. Even at almost 80 years old she passed and life has never been the same without my parents but God blessed me with two beautiful children. ❤️❤️ I try to make beautiful memories for us since my own husband passed away 3 years ago when my children were only 16 and 19 years old. I still believe in this magical journey of life and try to create beautiful moments for us while we are on this side. 🙏🙏🙏❤️
The bionic woman still gorgeous and unchanged in the 90s! And Edith Bunker as a glamazon...love it
My Mom lived on her own until the age of 91. She finally went into a nursing home at 92 because of her dementia. I can’t imagine leaving her alone if she was unable to care for herself. My brother lived a few blocks away from her and spent most of his time at her house and my sister and I did all her chores and looked after her until she passed . I miss my Mom terribly. This movie made me miss her more. And relive the past.
wow! thank you i feel happy for your mother may she rest in peace,i am thankful for your love for your mother,that is what i always wanted from my kids.i will never get it.
God bless you, I lost my mom at the age of 2 Year's old, I'm 55 year's old, I have no memories of my mom, I tell you life has a lots of why's, but I trust God, he no's better, Amen, God Bless you ❤️💙💜💚🧡💖🌹
Just because you are a martyr, prostrating yourself on the cross does NOT mean that you are right. In fact, the opposite is true. Your attitude is selfish. Purely selfish. Let your kids live their own lives
The problem with this film is that it's based on extremely old-fashioned views, but it is also based in the US, which has the worst elderly care in the whole of the "developed" world. Everything is run by beurecrats and accountants, and no human thought is even considered. The US is fundamentally broken and ill. What's worse is the ridiculous levels of "drinking the coolaid." The lack of self-awareness in US citizens is laughable and worrying in equal measure.
Our oldest is 33 and our youngest, out of four is 23. I haven't stopped looking after them nor stopped caring for any of them.
I hate how this film make out her children are willing to give up on her so easily...... SO VERY SAD !
As we get older, we begin to realize that we know more dead friends than alive friends. If you live long enough, you will out live all of your friends.
A lot of times, Kids abandon their parents when they get older and have their own families.
I see this all the time and the elderly are lonely and become someone else's problem because they are not in assisted living places.
@@Dan-uv5lw There are also those famililies realize the benefit and joy of having the grandparents help with bringing up their grand children. Those grand children grow up with a multi-generational perspective. Being a parent is an exhausting job. My grand parents were just a mile down the road. They were there a lot in my very young years. And they came over often to babysit and help as needed. The thing i remember most was sitting and watching my grandma get her bi-monthly perm, My mom and grandma had an amazing friendship. I learned a lot about friendship from their example. May God be with you and your famility.
Like my mum poor thing she's 96
Oh just shut up
All living beings are mortal. Perhaps making new friends could be a lifelong pleasure for you as it is for me and many, many others.
I'm crying my eyes out, sorry mum for not being there for you. Not only I didn't have the opportunity to say goodbye, I don't even have anything to remember you by -- truly sorry 💔
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Only a grown man can say something like " ever since your mother fell, you've been so wrapped up in her.." 🤦🏼♀️ reason number 122, why I'm never getting re-married ,ever again and still single....selfish creatures those men...
I told my daughter that no matter what happens when I'm old, please dont put me in the home lmao..do whatever you have to, just avoid the home! As a caregiver ,I've seen elderly getting mistreated ,plenty ...its so sad out there! It's so important to maintain that strong bond with your parents. You're all they got, especially when they're old and fragile!
If she will aford it, she won't. But sometimes one has no choice. Some elderly need 24/7 supervision (e.g. dementia patients). Unless one has a very stable financial situation and/or many children/grandchildren willing to be actively involved, there is no way to avoid a nursing home.
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If you have the ability to have good parents.. that is possible, but not everyone should have contact with their parents.
Wanted to take my mom home after being diagnosis. But was strongly advised not to. For 6 and half months (except for 2 days due to extreme weather) I visited her, fed her, washed her snd changed her clothes at the nursing home. I would spend at least 4-7 hours with her and every time afterwards at home, I cried.
*hugs my dear *
Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, and Jean Stapleton - all in the same movie is like hitting the drama lottery! LOVE these three ladies! Why can't they make movies like this in the 21st Century?
Millenials are missing an INTEL chip and are out of touch with reality thats why movies are only superhéroes related
Great movie with AWESOME casting. Jean Stapleton is such a treasure 💐
Because the good old days, the good movies where kindness and love and well brought up kids where the norm have been replaced by bad!😢
@@renatehepher6368 - You nailed it! BAD is the operative word. There's so much violence in contemporary movies it's sickening. Why go to all of the trouble of watching violence in a movie when we can just turn around looking at America's Democracy hanging on by a thread! I'm with you 100% - those were the old good days!!!!
@@neenaeddie5272 - Edith Bunker was my favorite character role!!!!!
I wish folks would look after their parents better, they raised you without charge and you need to do the same for them,.no excuses don't throw them away either, they don't get treated too well in most places..
Exactly and my daughter and I took care of mom she had Alemizer. She passed away June 14,2020.I love her and miss her deeply
Right on! Our society is disgusting.
Its not as black and white as that unfortunately
@@Natureoutdoorsyquest its same in my hubby’s home country UK
Some parents were lousy to their kids.. and the kids are entitled not to look after their parents
Great movie, made me cry. Aging is something we can’t stop. I have my plan as I don’t want to be a burden to my children. I’m just praying that I will remain healthy and God will give me another 15 years or more so to be around my children especially my grandkids...
Aamiinn. (Amen) 😊
Still watching the movie but I'm 53 and a grandmother. Sorting myself out not to be a burden on my kids
I pray you live more healthy years
I believe that is what I told myself since I am 74 but still can do for myself except for my RA - but must move close due to where I live is a constant crime zone. I hate this place. Going back to AL.
I feel you sister, I'm 55,years old on Dialysis, 5 adult's children's, It's a battle ageing, but God is with us, we have to trust, and let go the future, God Bless ❤️❤️ Rochester, New York
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"Beautiful&sad at the same time!We will always cling to the ones we love that is what keeps one going!"🥀
You have to be a real piece of work to leave your Mom alone when she clearly is not able to care for herself. The Golden years are not so golden.
I agree they are rusty years
Really nice movie. There's always one sibling that will do anything for their parent's, and another that does nothing at all or pretend they do help. This movie really reflects this, and is well done. Can't go wrong with a movie that has Olympia or Lindsay in it. Thanks for posting.
AMEN
yes and often the one who does it all WANTS it that way, and any attempt to change it means trouble, that happens too. The sibling stuff that was never settled for years often pops up again when parents get to the end. Good movie.
The leech-y son was entirely unlikable. Good actor.
True, and it's my sister who has done all of the care-taking for my parents. It's not for lack of desire on my part - I live in another country so it's difficult to take care of the daily needs from thousands of miles away. Also, my big sister loves the control she has in this situation and making me feel small and inadequate - that's her jam!
@@pepoppins I understand this completely. I'm also the sibling who lives far away
A very realistic and beautiful movie. Olympia Dukakis is so natural in every role she plays.
Loved this movie, my sisters and I would take turns caring for my 86yr old mother. She didn't speak English we would never have taken her to a nursing home. We still miss her!
For some families, a nursing home is the only option, so we should not be judging families who are forced to place their loved one in a nursing home.
What works for one family often doesn't work for another.
This movie made me cry. This is the reality of life. People go old some are lucky to have children who take care of them but others are not.
And when one does NOT have any children one can NOT trust anybody else in these days...so called "Friends" have no time, so old folks home is the answer...all has to do with money...
@@siegridthomas9674Not always true. There are deep lifelong friends who will be there when so called “family” is not. God is good and He often gives gifts of friends like that when you trust Him. BTW, you cannot trust all family just because they are family.
What a wonderful, heartwarming movie about growing old, family, trust and friendships. Guaranteed to make you teary eyed and to make you smile. God bless whoever is reading this❣️✨🙏
What parts exactly were there to make anyone smile?
I felt pain for all!! She was lucky having family support as it means so much!!! Great Movie 👍🏽
I really love this movie. I feel how would I be in my old age I'm nearly at that point. At 55 still working to survive and still happy to help my children and grandchildren 😊. Dignity with Hope. Not death with dignity like some movie I've watched.. God bless those who endures until the end of their age. Thank you for sharing.. May God protect us all 🙏
Amen 🌹
The words at the end are filled with truth: When darkness comes, remember the fire. - The fire of love keeps us free from bitterness and helps us conquer fear and believe in that which doesn't end! 🎷🍂
I loved this film, I can relate to it. Nothing can take away the peace I feel within because I´ve really tried to give my mother all I can in appreciation for all she gave me before her mental illness.
God bless you for that
@@abdulrahmanaziz350 My mother has taught me to love unconditionally, through the illness
It's great to see family movies, especially those without swearing!!
What are you, 5 years old? Or 95 years old? You clearly speak puritanical nonsense
This is the cold tough reality of growing old .its scary facing it alone . Where did all the time go? It seems like just last year i was raising my babies. It flies so quickly. This was very thought provoking and emotional. Great cast .
Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, Jen Stapleton. All on the top of my list. How have I never herd of this?
I helped my mom and she was finally thankful. The rest of the family were interested in inheritance.
My Brother moved in 2018, we split expenses. 2020 my Mother came, she has her own condo but Covid made her stay here. It's like we went back in time. It works for us, I have space so we all have our privacy. You sound like a helpful person too😊
And @RR-pf4jo, let’s be clear. Some of them taking care of them are VERY interested in that inheritance too.
"That's what love is for!" Beautiful portrait of women! To slow down is hard. To give up is painful. To give in is the best choice! "Oh, God! Sweet Heaven days." Love never fades. Cheers! Beautiful movie.
The cast alone is solid gold.
Honor thy Father and Mother and the Lord will bless you all the days of your life🙏
What about the brother? Where does he fit into the quotation?
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen
@@spidermoth1170 I will search the bible ✌️🥰
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Who does her husband think he is? Who will look after him when he is old? Nobody should have to make choices and a mother is far more important than a husband who is selfish never mind a son who doesn't want to see his responsibilities ... I just want to drop down dead and not be a burden to anyone!
This was a very touching movie and yes sad but her daughter actually took the time to care for her mother which is pretty rare these days. I am now a senior and enduring what comes with aging. I am very thankful I still have my husband even though neither of us is on good health. So many adult children and grandchildren go about their own lives with no regard to us. I'm told it's a sign of the times. The worst part of being old isn't being lonely, it's being forgotten.
This movie makes me really Miss my Grandma's.. I lost both at 15 and 19. My family has kind or fallen apart since.
We should cherish the time we have together with our elder Relatives and open our hearts to people of all ages who may become close friends sharing common interests. Time and age have no boundaries. The experiences can only enrich us.
Just halfway watching, i was crying for her... feeling blessed though that my dad n mom have my sis n brother loving nd taking care of them while im away.
What a beautiful movie about the realities of getting older and how it effects families.
I was reminded so much of my dear nan. She wore a similar hairstyle and was very stubborn and quick witted. When she became ill she wanted to spend her final year at home. Her 5 surviving children took it in turns to look after her and I got to see her almost every day.
I saw her the day she passed and it's still the greatest gift I have been given. It was the clearest her mind had been for almost a year and we spent hours talking with my dad about the "good ol days". I miss her so much
This is a must watch for everyone 70+!
What's happening to old people is a crime. How could anyone leave his old parents alone????
When my mother could no longer remain in her home alone I had to uproot my life and leave everything behind. I just wish I had been more gracious about it. I still regret that I saw it as a duty instead of as a privilege entrusted to me by God. If I had I could have enjoyed spending the time with her I missed growing up being raised by my grandparents. Oh well...
I’m afraid I too didn’t see it as an opportunity to repay her for the years of sacrifice for me. It seems so clear on this side of life.
@@bowersmack5212 Thank you for sharing. Also, let us go on living our lives as a thanks offering to Father, knowing that he is not holding anything against us. It's so good to repent and move on.💗💗
@@mary2ndyou are right and I pray those here who wish they had done more can realize there is forgiveness in Jesus Christ. Everyone has done things in the past they regret. We must repent and then move on and not waste the gift of life we have now. Another day is another opportunity to love or do for SOMEONE who needs it. If we had parents live well into their 90’s, we should be grateful not sad for the rest of our years. It is not what they would want. God bless everyone.
Now at 58, widowed twice, with many health risks and still in love with my Calgon Man in Erternity, this movie had me crying like a baby. Done so tenderly and well. I'm sold as a fan of Olympia Ducasse and Lindsay Wagner.❣💐
Sadly Ms Dukakis passed not very long ago. She was a very good character actress.
Hope you have a good 40 years or so left in you yet - thats what im hoping for - life is too valuable to start spending it waiting for God when with a bit of luck it might be a long wait - keep on dancing love
Don't ever let a spouse keep you from honoring your mother and father.
Amen to that.❤🙏🏼
Just because you are a martyr, prostrating yourself on the cross does NOT mean that you are right. In fact, the opposite is true. Your attitude is selfish. Purely selfish. Let your kids live their own livesJust because you are a pathetic martyr, prostrating yourself on the cross does NOT mean that you are right. In fact, the opposite is true. You sound childish, puritanical, and unreasonable. And selfish. Let your kids live their own lives and stop imposing.Just because you are a martyr, prostrating yourself on the cross does NOT mean that you are right. In fact, the opposite is true. Your attitude is selfish. Purely selfish. Let your family live their own lives
And, ain't nobody gonna marry someone with that perverse a view on life.
I was a live in carer for an 86 year old blind lady. I loved my job. Such a pity that she didn't try that.
The acting--particularly from Jean Stapleton--is excellent. So are the writing and direction, which make the subject matter--however depressing it may be--an uplifting and even entertaining, if very realistic, made-for-TV film. I'm 72--almost 73--survived both a heart attack and breakdown just over a decade ago, so this is particularly relatable.
What a fantastic movie!!!! I came because Lindsay was in it, but everyone was superb!!!! We can all only hope to have people that care, and have a good outcome- because this is what awaits us all. Excellent, excellent acting by all.
This is a movie that makes you face your own future wither you want to or not
OMG just an beautiful blessed movie this is real life ...I feel blessed I have looked after my parents till the end ... just don't know if my son will look after me when I get old ......God's grace......lovely movie 🎬
I feel as though we all have these stories. My father was an only child, and when his father passed away he bought his 86 year old mother half way around the world, from the UK to Australia and she lived with us until she passed. When I was 45 I moved interstate, back to my family hi e to look after them. I stayed there until my father entered a nursing home, and then my mother passed, and a year later my father too.
It’s what children ‘should’ do for their parents. After all they gave us, it’s a no brainer.
Jean Stapleton is why I am here. ❤
Young people wont understand this movie as they are young. And cant understand what it feels like to getting old . So dont mind the dislikes. 🤗⚘🤗⚘
RIGHT ON LOUISE.
""NOBODY KNOWS THE OLD MAN'S WOES
AND NOBODY HEARS THE OLD GIRL'S TEARS.
'CEPT FIDO ON THE FRONT STEP. "
GOD HAVE MERCY ON US
And remember @loyisecanlon7478 we were once young and did not understand AND older people said we were the intensely selfish generation. And we have not been moral perfection in a lot of areas to be sure. There are a lot of good young people.
Wonderful and touching film. Olimpiadi dukakis she remind me my poor mom.
Bless Her and all our dearest. 🙏
We all get old. Beautiful sorry. Olympia was WONDERFUL
Her kids should be ashamed of themselves for not taking care of her mother. She took care of them.
Exactly! What a disgusting society we live in.
Are we watching the same movie? The daughter took care of her mother
"One mother can take care of 10 children, but often, 10 children can't take care of one mother"
Lovely movie. Thank you for sharing. As I continue to work with seniors I begin to see my own mortality. It’s definitely scary but thank God I have wonderful children. That’s not always the case with the ones I work with.
And this is why my father lived with me for 25 years .. and when it's time for my mom to come .. she'll be here with me !
And we had coffee every morning and diner every night together .. and every day I miss my papa
I can't watch this anymore .. I don't understand how these people can't care for their parents !! I'm out
I cared for mine too...and my dad’s sister.
My mother had COPD for 17 years. My dad took care of her with my help until she passed in 2008, one month shy of their 45th anniversary. I was there as much as was possible. We homeschooled our three children. It was difficult at times. When I was there, dad would leave to take a break and get other things taken care of. Mom was just 68, but COPD made her feel much older. After mom passed, dad frequently visited his relatives in KY and got to see the Grand Canyon with his brother. I have some great pics from that trip! He discovered within two years that he had Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the bone marrow) and he lived two more years; passing away in 2012, at the age of 68. They didn’t live to a ripe old age. I miss them both 😔
@@barbaraboeckman1510 i bet you do .. it's ok it's like my papa .. he stays with me
I miss these two actresses. They were marvelous in every thing they did.
I'm a 74 year old man and I can relate to this storyline but I don't have any children to help me more's the pity.
Many have children and grandchildren and still no one to take care of them
God bless you
I have no children either and my parents are getting old and my sisters well......
A late response is better than no response at all, thanks.@@peaceandlove544
I've been living in a care home for the last 7 months and it might just have saved my life. You can have as much privacy as you want or else sit in the day room all day. Unless you want to end up in an early grave I's consider putting your mum and dad into one if they own a house you can sell. They are expensive so you'd have to shop around for the best deal in your area. Oce your saving threshold hits £23,250 your local council's supposed to chip in and pay the bulk of the costs depending on your care need; tho' they do take most of your benefit money or private income in return. And in 2025 this threshold is going up to £100,000!!! It will be worth your while to check this option out to give you some freedom. Good luck with it as they say@@peaceandlove544
Thank you so much for this movie. Its so sad the way life goes. But there is no getting away from it. Its hard to face . When the time comes. HEALTH IS YOUR WEALTH. Such a true saying. Thank you. 🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗⚘🤗🍹
Took care of my mom,gave up a home,retried early. Her house was clean,she was clean. Watched movies together everything. I wasn't her favorite daughter,butbI was there for her. She died and my family threw me to the wolves. Still homeless. My children dont call,they dont even know where I am. 71 yrs old,and I am so very tired.
I'm sorry. Hope things get better 🙏
Great cast - and well done to the lad playing the Grandson - he held his own against these experienced actors - good job son - hope you had a great career
When you see this at 80, it is scary.
“Don’t look at me like that! (She tells the nurse), my mother In law built. This hospital & my husband was chief of staff for 35 years!” 😁😁😁😁😁
Well my father in law was still hooking up his van at 95 and travelling hundreds of kilometres for his holidays to fishing here and there
Upright in his right mind and he never seemed old
Bless him!
Thank you so much for this wonderful, wonderful movie! To everyone involved with this movie!!! To Olympia Dukakis, to Jean Stapleton, and to Lindsay Wagner! And I have forgotten the two male actors who play Lindsay Wagner‘s husband and her brother! I’m sorry I don’t remember your names. Anyway, thank you to everyone involved with the movie also… This was a real tearjerker for me! It brought up so many emotions for me, what with the passing of my parents already, and everything with them getting older! And also with myself getting older and my husband also, and our health is not the best, etc.! This was so well done! Also the actress who played Olympias friend, who ended up getting Alzheimer’s… That part or her part she played it so well… It is definitely food for thought! And it highlights the importance of families!
Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, Amen, God Bless you, The battle is Real💖💚💙❤️💜🧡💖
Beautiful movie,,,❤️
The husband is very hard core, uncompassionate
He is mean😭😭😭😭😭
Actor Ray Wise, who played the husband, is best known roles include henchman Leon C. Nash in "RoboCop" (1987) and Jack Taggart in "Jeepers Creepers 2" (2003).
Loved Olympia, so good an actress. Great in Steel Magnolias. The whole film was well cast. Tku for uploading.
Tough look at the pain of getting old. Brutal as it can be. It's just another faze we have to endure.
I worked in social services and I saw many situations like this and it is heartbreaking but at least in this case at least she has her mind still intact which is a blessing.
Maureen Quinn I am 69 and dont have anybody near me whos family This film made me think of what might happen to me and my dog "Connie"
thank you for your comment and your transparency I'm willing to be part of your family don't requirement is where human snd breathing
Regina, if you are able, please start making plans now and have things in place and allow those close to you to fulfill your wishes including foe your girl Connie. 🙏🏼💕
@regina garone love, hugs, blessing and prayers for God’s protection over you and your fubaby. i hope you are okay. 🙏💚🐶
Sending you hugs, God's blessing and divine protection.
Bless you and Connie.
Have or am now going thru so much of this . Just. turned 84 yo no more family or friends wondering when I will leave. I know I can tell myself. I do not wish to wake up but trying to get someone responsible to dispose of valuable or trinkets. Conondrums never thought of in by gone years. Olympia. Dukakis is wonderful in this role. 🌺
Sad world especially now during covid, people carnt even join a group,play bingo. Take care.
youtube reccomended this 7 months after we took in my 91 year old mother in law. was that reccomendation based on some of my google searches- lol?
anyway- interesting to watch this while living through the taking care of an elderly in-law. its not easy for anyone involved, but we do the best we can while we can.
What a disgusting husband and ungrateful son. Such a shame.. missing support from your own family. Parents are precious jewellery and we should look after with care and love that should be taught to our children
Many thanks for posting
The transience of life. You take the memory with you, but it hurts. Again and again so painful. And at the same time the memory comforts your heart.
Until we all meet again.
Love and light for you.🕯♥️🦋🕊
God is a good God all the time thank you Lord Jesus Christ amen
Yes and AMEN
AMEN...ALL the time!
@Mia Cero Bless your heart...
@Mia Cero that God that you are talking about Like that, is coming soon.
If you don't repent and give your life to Him, it will be awful.
How dare you? He has given you life, food and everything you call yours in your life.
How dare you? How dare you???? How dare you??? Who do you think you are ? He died for your sins, so you dont have to face His judgement and spend eternity in hell.
Please repent.
@Mia Cero LORD HELP US JESUS!!!! MY GOD IN HEAVEN!!🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦🤦
EVEN THOUGH YOU TALK AS THOUGH YOU HATE HIM, 👿👿👿🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️HE LOVES YOU SOOOOO MUCH!! 😍😍😍😍THINK ABOUT THAT!!! 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
Heartbreaking! Hits close to home. Love your parents while they are here,
This movie reminded me so much of my late grandma, she too fractured her hip bone n couldn't walk alone. It didn't take a year before she left us. Rip grandma
I am 71 and I have lived in my house since I was 22 and plan to live here until they carry me out in a body bag.
Amen! Nursing homes, even the best, are not a home, and there is no privacy, and they make the rules, and you follow their rules!
This is so sad, so real, so true, such great performances.
What a gem. Olympia and Jean are pure magic together.
A very powerful movie about old age and what it does to us.
we should respect their wishes. is there life. we can't treat them like little kids.
The husband is SO selfish!!!! What a jerk!!! God forbid they mess up their almost adult sons routine, lol and smh!! He’s just pissed because he doesn’t have his wife fawning all over him and now he has to actually do something for himself! I’d kick him to the curb in no time! Your parents took care of you when you needed it and kids should take care of their parents when/if the time comes!! It’s incredibly hard to watch your parents get elderly!
Absolutely right on!
And that daughter was not the best either. She should have not sent her mother to that death house to please her husband and son. She basically forced her mother into it. Her mother did not want to go there. This movie made me cry a lot and it makes me so upset to think how disgusting our society is. Most people do not want to take care of their elders. How ungrateful and selfish!
O my LORD , I REMEMBER MY PARENTS 😫i took care of them , happy much in heaven , Loved n love my parents till now , 😘💕❣️❣️😍😍😍
What an incredibly, beautiful, moving story! ❤
I’ve read so many negative comments about how this woman’s family wasn’t helping her enough…she refused the help and wanted her independence back. One can hardly blame her. On the other hand, she was very stubborn and didn’t understand how much support she really needed from her family! 😢
I'm so thankful I was close with My parents I moved in with my mother after My husband passed from a stroke after a weeks stay in the hospital My brother And I helped with her care the last 4 months she' lived her cancer had resurfaced my Mom was 72 when she passed my Dad was 75 when he passed nearly 2years😢 earlier
I meant to say I moved in with my mother after My father passed from a stroke I was divorced and single at the Time
I broke my hip 3 months ago I was on my feet immediately because I live alone, I struggled, I was in pain, I did the things that were necessary, I made my breakfast everyday and my tea party thing at night. I washed my clothes and changed my bed linen. I'm 70 but I didn't have all that bother. She is lucky she has family to help her.
Maureen Quinn 💜😘 Wow:) Good for you, you are an inspiration.
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Believe me, a broken hip is painful, the problem is if you sit down and feel sorry for yourself nothing moves on. Now the three months later I'm running up and downstairs again🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖
Bless you
@@mquinn135 I am sure it is incredibly painful, I have had broken legs, arm and ribs and that hurts, your hip is the largest bone, so...ouch! I think you sound like an amazing person😘🌺🌸🌷:)
God Bless You!
Thank you for the movie,it was bitter sweet and bring's alot of memories to mind. May we all have a happy ending.🙂
This movie is so realistic. Very difficult to watch. I was the one that took care of both of my parents. I had little help from family members and friends. The neighbor across the street helped me and the hospice people.
I've only watched half, but I can't watch 😢 anymore I'm going through what's going on and I just can't handle it right now. I hope if things get better I can finish the movie.
A broken hip with pin is major surgery requiring major big time rehab that lasts for months and much of that time is spent in a rehab center. A person's general health declines after a broken hip and their outlook can be dim with a much shorter life expectancy, usually a few years at best depending on how well they were when they broke the hip and how well they were treated after surgery. We ran circles around my mother for over 3 years after her broken hip and then her heart failed. She didn't have a bad heart in the beginning but the severe consequences of surgery and rehab at an older age made short her life. The story played out in this film would be a very rare exception and not the regular outcome.
Agreed. Most times doctors don't even recommend the surgery if the patient is not fit enough or is "too old" as the chance to not survive the surgery or the first month after is too high.
Life and quality is modified after hip accident.
But things are improving.
It's a beautiful movie... And it really resonates 👏