I really loved the way this movie tied in its characters. The cast was authentic and a pleasure to watch despite the depressive nature of the story. In the end, I left feeling touched and inspired as well as deeply saddened. Also, I am happy to see that a story like this can be told on the big screen. On a side note, I cannot understand why anyone would take young children to this movie. I was very uncomfortable knowing there were children in the audience, but that is a parenting issue not a reflection on the movie.