This 2009 heavy-drama was based on a novel by Jewish writer Ayelet Waldman, with screenplay adaptation and direction by American Don Roos. It was a rigmarole and complicated story of baggage upon baggage upon baggage of issues that come about in broken families. It is really interesting to see what occurs in the cycle happening more prevalent today, from childhood memories to nowadays affairs and "mistakes" by not being able to say 'No' or simply how you really feel. There is no 'right' way, but there's always a way to make things 'right' again.
Depressing to say the least but excellent acting portrayed by cast to say the most. Well-made and well-told story, shedding light on many complicating and hurtful situations that others would rather not deal with at all. Jewish, Natalie Portman (from Black Swan), Californian, Lisa Kudrow (from Friends) , New York city man, Scott Cohen (from Gia), and talented little-man Charlie Tahan, (from Charlie St. Cloud) all were committed to their characters.
The movie was pretty dramatic and heart-wrenching but shared the message that despite the tragedy that happens in relationships, being resilient and accepting that things happen for reasons sometimes we'll never have answers to, is enough to moving on gracefully with pride and joy. Not a hit for 'JourneywithJair' or the box-office, but a message that can be healing for many.
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